John Gordon, Antigua (British West indies), 1820s
Based on a real life sketch, this portrait of John Gordon, a free person of colour who claimed to be the only barber in town for gentlemen. The author identifies himself in Vol. 2 (p. 385). He lived in the West Indies during the 1820s. Gordon is described at length in vol. 2, pp. 161-168, the author commenting that Gordon had a knack for determining international news based on the movements of ships and officials. His knowledge and cleverness made him a valuable resource to all the residents of the island, from the poorest laborers and slaves to top government officials. Gordon had died by time Wentworth's book was published.
Image Title
John Gordon, Antigua (British West indies), 1820s
RegID
SI-OB-548
Date
1820-1830
Title
John Gordon, Antigua (British West indies), 1820s
Source
Trelawney Wentworth, The West India Sketch Book (London, 1834), Vol. 2, facing p. 163.
Language
English
Item sets
Portraits & Illustrations of Individuals
Spatial Coverage
Caribbean--Antigua
Reproduced In
Trelawney Wentworth, The West India Sketch Book (London, 1834), Vol. 2, facing p. 163.
Researchers
Handler, Jerome; Tuite, Michael; Randall Ericson; Henry B. Lovejoy Graduate Research Assistants: Tiffany Beebe; Travis May
Last Updated
14-Apr-16
Identifier
JCB_79-152-1