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Dodger Lyons

Holt, Edward P., 1871, Watercolour
Dodger Lyons
Dodger Lyons
Dodger Lyons
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Item no
11307
Title
Dodger Lyons
Description
A man with a dishevelled appearance stands on an Edinburgh street holding out a jug towards passersby.

The poet, Donald Campbell has written a poem inspired by this character by Holt:

Dodger Lyons

Here's Dodger Lyons, the tramp
that some folk might think a 'wee scamp'.
At ducking and diving,
sneaking and skiving,
he's certainly some kind of champ!
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Date
1871
Size
22.7 x 13.2 cm
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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