A Handsome Testimonial: The Life and Times of James Scott (1829-1912)
Gill Crawshaw
Publishing Info:
UK, 2023
A5 zine, saddle stitched
38 pages
Photocopied in black & white on recycled paper with a heavier grey cover.
Description:
This zine tells the story of Deaf textile worker James Scott. The author has researched his life and places it in the context of Victorian attitudes to disability and charity. The zine tells a positive and often overlooked narrative of a disabled worker contributing to his family and society through employment. The zine also explores language around disability, such as how Victorian terminology may have changed but these historical attitudes can still exert influence on contemporary perceptions around charity, pity and worth. Collaged text and images many from historical sources. The zine was funded by Unlimited
Author on Instagram @gillcrawshaw
