Boy selling matches in front of Mansion House, London, 1805

Boy selling matches in front of Mansion House. Matchseller in hat, coat, breeches and toe-less shoes with basket of matches. The Palladian-style Mantion House was designed by George Dance as the Lord Mayor's residence. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Edwards after an illustration by William Marshall Craig from Description of the Plates Representing the Itinerant Traders of London, Richard Phillips, No. 71 St Paul's Churchyard, London, 1805

1805 Beggar Breeches Catchphrase Cries Of London Description Of The Plates Edward Edwards Exploitation Mansion House Matches Modern London Richard Phillips Sales Sales Patter Salesman Slogan Street Entertainer Street Performer Tradesman William Marshall Craig

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