Ross, John "Cheap John"

Ross, John "Cheap John"
Ross, John "Cheap John"
Ross, John
Watercolour painting by John Sowden of "Cheap John", John Ross, age 77.

Research - known as 'Cheap John' for the cheapness of his wares. He sold brooms and brushes etc around Bradford since 1851. Previously worked as a labourer at a stone quarry until a work accident broke his hip and damaged an eye. He was hospitalised at Bradford Workhouse for two years. He was 77 when painted by Sowden on 26th May 1888.
Year
1888
Creator
John Sowden
Image filename
sowden-242
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