An Eminent Judge of Broom Besoms!!! Old John Tait the Besom maker who Travelled the Country beggin and selling Besoms till he arrived at the age of one hundred & ten years Died in Jany. 1772 Leaving Young John, and 27 other Descendants. From an Original Print by J.K.

I.Kay 1805 [inside bottom image.]
A rare etching. 248 x 183mm. 9¾ x 7¼".
John Tait (1662-1772) a centenarian and broom-seller.
BM: 1935,0522.13.310.
[Ref: 16194] £95.00