Medieval beggar types: soap eater (lunatic imposter) from the era of Elizabeth I, Tom of Bedlam from the era of Edward VI, and disabled vagabond with performing dog from the era of Henry VIII

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Medieval beggar types: soap eater (lunatic imposter) from the era of Elizabeth I, Tom of Bedlam from the era of Edward VI, and disabled vagabond with performing dog from the era of Henry VIII

FLO5000783 Medieval beggar types: soap eater (lunatic imposter) from the era of Elizabeth I, Tom of Bedlam from the era of Edward VI, and disabled vagabond with performing dog from the era of Henry VIII. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817.; (add.info.: Medieval beggar types: soap eater (lunatic imposter) from the era of Elizabeth I, Tom of Bedlam from the era of Edward VI, and disabled vagabond with performing dog from the era of Henry VIII. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana, Anecdotes of Mendicant Wanderers through the Streets of London, 1817.); © Florilegius

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Medieval beggar types from different eras in English history. The first figure depicted is a soap eater, a lunatic imposter from the era of Elizabeth I, showcasing the desperation and eccentricity often associated with those living on the fringes of society during this time. Next, we see Tom of Bedlam from the era of Edward VI, a well-known character who represented madness and wandering in Tudor England. His disheveled appearance and haunted expression speak volumes about the hardships faced by those deemed mentally ill or unstable in a society that struggled to understand and care for them. Lastly, we have a disabled vagabond with his performing dog from the era of Henry VIII. This poignant image highlights both physical disability and companionship as key elements in the lives of marginalized individuals during this tumultuous period. Through John Thomas Smith's detailed etching, we are transported back to 19th-century London streets where these beggars roamed, each with their own story to tell. Their presence serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by those on society's margins, shedding light on issues such as poverty, homelessness, and precariousness that continue to plague communities today.

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