| John Thomson November Effigies [Street Life in London] 1870 (ca) Woodburytype 3.5 x 4.5 in (9x12 cm) Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs Courtesy of Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs (ia78) LL/13081 Mounted on original sheet as issued, with red letterpress border lines and title.
In this image Thomson shows a popular celebration of Guy Fawkes Day (November 5th) in which a parody evildoer or "Guy" is accompanied by celebrants in costume.
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