A woodbury print published in 1876 and mounted on a card with the title in letter press. Important historical image from the essay, Street Life of London. Includes descriptive text by Adolphe Smith.
Condition is near fine.
An early practicioner of documentary photography. Thomson traveled throughout Aisa and produced major bodies of work in these areas. John Thomson produced a major essay depicting the people and occupations of London in the 1870's. Titled and signed on the margin of print. Very good condition.