![The Late Fred Archer, in the Colours of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Faithfully yours F. Archer [facsimile signature].](jpegs/67834.jpg)
The Late Fred Archer, in the Colours of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Faithfully yours F. Archer [facsimile signature]. Born, January 11th, 1857. Died, November 8th, 1886.
Riddle & Couchman, Lith. London.
Special Supplement to the ''Illustrated Sporting and Dramtic News,'' November 27th, 1886.
Tinted lithograph. Sheet 515 x 375mm (20¼ x 14¾"). Tears taped right top, crease as normal
A portrait of jockey Frederick James Archer (1857-1886), known as the Tin Man, Champion Jockey for 13 consecutive years. Taller than the average jockey he kept a rigorous diet: in October 1886 he fasted for three days to reach race weight and shortly after fell ill. In a high fever and hallucinating, he shot himself, aged only 29.
[Ref: 67834] £95.00
Special Supplement to the ''Illustrated Sporting and Dramtic News,'' November 27th, 1886.
Tinted lithograph. Sheet 515 x 375mm (20¼ x 14¾"). Tears taped right top, crease as normal
A portrait of jockey Frederick James Archer (1857-1886), known as the Tin Man, Champion Jockey for 13 consecutive years. Taller than the average jockey he kept a rigorous diet: in October 1886 he fasted for three days to reach race weight and shortly after fell ill. In a high fever and hallucinating, he shot himself, aged only 29.
[Ref: 67834] £95.00