Portrait of John Boby

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/a5b12150-4e7d-0134-1db1-0050569601ca-f

No Copyright - United States

Descriptive Information

Date

1803

Subject

Dimensions

Border 4 x 6 1/2 in.

Technique

Publisher

Alexander Hogg, Wonderful Museum

Description

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."
Whole-length. Standing, medal raised in left hand, long striped gown

Rights

No Copyright - United States

ID Number

B663y-01

Physical Collection

University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection

Collection Title

Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920

Collection

Portraits of Actors

Title	Portrait of John Boby
Date	1803
Subject	Theater Curiosities and Wonders Entertainers Boby, John
Dimensions	Border 4 x 6 1/2 in.
Technique	Engraving Etching
Publisher	Alexander Hogg, Wonderful Museum
Description	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." Whole-length. Standing, medal raised in left hand, long striped gown
Rights	No Copyright - United States
ID Number	B663y-01
Physical Collection	University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title	Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection	Portraits of Actors

Portrait of John Boby