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Flat Back Figure of Tom King
Flat Back Figure of Tom King
Flat Back Figure of Tom King

Flat Back Figure of Tom King

Date19th Century
Object NameFigure
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 24 cm, Width: 14 cm
AcquisitionThe Catherine Fleming Collection, 1994.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 18
Object numberABDMS024004
Keywords
About MeDepicts King seated on a black horse wearing a navy jacket with yellow boots and a flat white triangular hat.

Tom King (died May 1737) was an English highwayman who operated in the Essex and London areas. His real name is thought to have been Matthew King; whether "Tom" was a nickname or an error in reporting his crimes is uncertain, but it is the name by which he has become popularly known. Some sources claim that he was nicknamed "The Gentleman Highwayman". A contemporary account of his last robbery also mentions a brother, Robert King, who was captured by the authorities on that occasion.

King's fame rests mainly on his association with highwayman Dick Turpin.
More About Me
Tom King was a highwayman who operated around London and Essex in the early 18th century.
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