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Portrait of John Boby

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These images are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any non-educational or commercial purpose. Approved educational uses include faculty research, teaching, and student projects. If interested in obtaining higher resolution images for your research or a publication, please contact dcc@library.illinois.edu. Fees may apply.

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Descriptive Information

ID Number
B663y-01
Title
Portrait of John Boby
Date
1803
Subject
  • Boby, John
  • Entertainers
  • Curiosities and Wonders
  • Theater--History--19th century--Pictorial works
Type
Engravings
Dimensions
Border 4 x 6 1/2 inches
Technique
  • Etching
  • Engraving
Publisher
Alexander Hogg, Wonderful Museum
Description
  • Whole-length. Standing, medal raised in left hand, long striped gown
  • his trousers are rolled up and his shirt pulled open to expose his mottled skin. With text: "The wonderful spotted Indian, born at Kingston in Jamaica and who exhibits himself in different parts of England and Scotland."
Rights
These images are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any non-educational or commercial purpose. Approved educational uses include faculty research, teaching, and student projects. If interested in obtaining higher resolution images for your research or a publication, please contact dcc@library.illinois.edu. Fees may apply.
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Collection
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920, University of Illinois Library

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