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Thomson, John
(1837-1921)Street Life in London

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Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Street Life in London. 1877-1878. 12 Woodburytypes, mounted to original boards. Each ca. 11,5 x 9 cm (27 x 21 cm) or reverse. Printed title below image on mount, all with red printed border lines.

This group of photographs comes from Street Life in London (1877-78), a photojournalistic series by John Thomson in collaboration with writer Adolphe Smith. Each image depicts a representative figure from London’s working class, including cabmen, street musicians, chair menders, and vendors of ginger beer and secondhand goods. Taken on location and presented with short explanatory texts in the original publication, the photographs were intended to document the city’s informal economies and daily street life. – Some minor scuff marks, otherwise all in near excellent condition.