John Johnson Collection Exhibition 2001
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Robert Bull. Smith & Wright. Leith (c. 1750-60)

Robert Bull’s tradesman’s list is very elaborate, with a border illustrating various of the agricultural and horticultural implements he made in his dual capacity as smith and wright. It is also unusual in giving prices. The text below the border makes it clear that this list is not comprehensive, but rather a sample. Not surprisingly, with such an elaborate item, the engraver, T. Smith of Edinburgh, has signed his work. The rococo frames enclosing some of the depictions of implements suggest a date of c. 1750-60 and a wish to be fashionable.

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