Rebecca Howse (née Wildgoose)
(1737-1818), Flower seller of OxfordSitter in 5 portraits
Rebecca Wildgoose, an ex-procuress, became blind and married a William Howse who then led her around Oxford selling flowers. She was a well known character, affectionately called 'Flora' by the students.
Rebecca Howse (née Wildgoose) ('Mother Goose of Oxford')
by and published by Robert Dighton
hand-coloured etching, published July 1807
NPG D10881
Rebecca Howse (née Wildgoose) ('Mother Goose of Oxford')
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching and stipple engraving, published 12 May 1807
NPG D12890
Rebecca Howse (née Wildgoose) ('Mother Goose of Oxford')
by and published by Robert Dighton
hand-coloured etching, published July 1807
NPG D13431
Rebecca Howse (née Wildgoose) ('Mother Goose of Oxford')
by and published by Robert Dighton
hand-coloured etching, published July 1807
NPG D13432
Rebecca Howse (née Wildgoose) ('Mother Goose of Oxford')
by Anthony Cardon, published by Anthony Molteno
stipple engraving, published 25 June 1811
NPG D36362
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