Death as a ferryman rowing on the river Thames, which is infested with dead animals; representing the danger of drinking Thames water. Wood engraving attributed to John Leech, 1858.

  • Leech, John, 1817-1864.
Date:
10 July 1858
Reference:
47060i
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Description

"The silent highway" was a popular Victorian term for the River Thames

Publication/Creation

[London] : [publisher not identified], 10 July 1858.

Physical description

1 print : wood engraving ; image 16 x 20.5 cm

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Lettering

The "Silent highway"-man. "Your money or your life!"

Reference

Wellcome Collection 47060i

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