Title

Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence

Caption

Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt so that persons higher up the social ladder could cross the road without getting their shoes or clothing soiled. Engraving London 1893

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07098_390002852

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Rights managed

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15,3Mb (1,3Mb) / 5,0in x 11,8in / 1512 x 3543 (300dpi)