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Please spare a copper (coloured photo)
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Please spare a copper (coloured photo)
3642902 Please spare a copper (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Please spare a copper. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22450232
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All Family Beggar Begging Comical Copper Doorstep Familiy Fmily Illegitimate Mendicant Parental Parenthood Single Toddler Toddlers Tramp Vagabond Vagrant Entertaining Fallen Woman Illegitimacy Joke New Baby New Born New Born Babes New Born Infant Newborn Newly Born
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Please Spare a Copper - A Humorous Glimpse into Parenthood
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. This coloured photo print, titled "Please spare a copper" captures the essence of early 20th-century humour and social dynamics. Taken by an English photographer from the private collection, this image showcases a postcard that was widely circulated during that era. The photograph depicts a doorstep scene with a lady holding her baby while conversing with a comical vagrant. The amusing joke lies in the juxtaposition of classism and illegitimacy, as the fallen woman is humorously portrayed as begging for money from someone who appears equally destitute. With its historical significance, this postcard offers insight into societal attitudes towards single mothers and their children during that time. It playfully touches upon themes of family, parenthood, and even hints at the challenges faced by those on society's fringes. The clever composition and humorous undertones make this image both entertaining and thought-provoking. As we gaze upon it today, we are reminded of how far our understanding of these issues has evolved since then. Whether you appreciate its comedic value or delve deeper into its historical context, this print invites us to reflect on our own perceptions of family dynamics while appreciating the artistry behind capturing such moments in time.
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