John Johnson Collection Exhibition 2001
Tradesmen: Humorous Perceptions, Apprenticeships, Making Things and the Transportation of Goods

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James Smith. Cloacina Purifiers; vulgarly called Muckmen

At the lowest end of society, James Smith uses his trade card to advertise for an apprentice, stressing his responsibility for his morals. The reference to the new century dates this card to 1800. A cloacina is a privy.

JJ Trade Cards 6 (10)

 

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