Mannis, F. James

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Mannis, F. James

Watercolour painting by John Sowden of James F. Mannis, 54.

Research - sat for Sowden on Friday 25 May 1888, aged 54. Paralysed from the waist since the age of 13. His three-wheel wheelchair was made for him by friends. He played the violin and begged in many cities around England. Known for bad attitude and foul language.

Year

1888

Creator

John Sowden

Image filename

sowden-234