London watchman in the Stuart era, early 17th century

London watchman in the Stuart era, reign of King James I of England. In wide-brim hat, great coat, holding a lantern and a spear. From a woodcut of 12 figures of trades and callings. 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 Francis Douce John Bowyer Nichols John Thomas Smith King James I Lower Classes The Cries Of London Tradesmen Vagabondiana 2 Wide-brim Hat Working Class Working Poor

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