Itinerant seller of Marking Stones, early 17th century

Itinerant seller of Marking Stones, early 17th century. In cap, doublet, hose and shoes, with satchel. Marking stones, black lead or ruddle red, were used to identify possessions, such as linen sheets or flocks of sheep, with indelible marks. From Henry Overton's trades and callings, era of King James I. Copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his own The Cries of London, or Vagabondiana 2, edited by Francis Douce, John Bowyer Nichols, London, 1839

17th Century 1839 Capitalism Destitute Doublet Francis Douce Identify Itinerant John Bowyer Nichols John Thomas Smith King James I Linen Lower Classes Pedlar Possession Satchel Sheets The Cries Of London Tradesmen Vagabondiana 2 Working Class Working Poor

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