People walking along the Strand in London holding umbrellas and carrying luggage, leading to accidents and commotion in the street. Etching by J. Baker, ca. 1819.

  • Baker, John, active 1819-1824.
Date:
1819
Reference:
35934i
  • Pictures
  • Online

Selected images from this work

View 1 image

About this work

Description

In the background on the left is J. Sidebotham's print-shop, and on the right the office of The literary chronicle and weekly review, which published its first issue on 27 May 1819 from Holywell Street, near St Clement's Church, Strand

Publication/Creation

London (287 Strand) : J. Sidebethem

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 25 x 35.5 cm

Lettering

Rainy weather or the battle of the umbrellas. J. Baker fect.

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. IX, London 1949, no. 13449

Reference

Wellcome Collection 35934i

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link