Tiger escape in Tobacco Dock

Tracey Long

London Transport Museum
United Kingdom

In 1857, a tiger escaped from the van of animal trader C. Jamrach. Schoolboy John Wade tried to pet the tiger. The tiger grabbed John. Jamrach rescued the boy only to later be sued for his trouble.

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Title: Tiger escape in Tobacco Dock
Creator: Tracey Long
Subject Keywords: Poster
Type: Poster
Rights: Copyright Tracey Long
External Link: Visit Tracey Long's website
Medium: Watercolour and pencil
Art Form: Illustration

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