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English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson, while Jerry is weighed on a swing scale. Tom and Jerry receiving instruction from Mr. Jackson at his rooms in Bond Street
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English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson, while Jerry is weighed on a swing scale. Tom and Jerry receiving instruction from Mr. Jackson at his rooms in Bond Street
FLO4661936 English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson, while Jerry is weighed on a swing scale. Tom and Jerry receiving instruction from Mr. Jackson at his rooms in Bond Street. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Isaac Robert Cruikshank and George Cruikshank from Pierce EGAN's Life in London, Sherwood, Jones, London, 1823.; (add.info.: English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson, while Jerry is weighed on a swing scale. Tom and Jerry receiving instruction from Mr. Jackson at his rooms in Bond Street. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Isaac Robert Cruikshank and George Cruikshank from Pierce EGAN's Life in London, Sherwood, Jones, London, 1823.); © Florilegius
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In this whimsical 19th-century print, we see English dandy Tom and his companion Jerry engaging in some rather unconventional activities. Tom, with his impeccable fashion sense and refined demeanor, is taking a boxing lesson from none other than the famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson. Meanwhile, Jerry is being weighed on a swing scale, adding a touch of humor to the scene.
The setting for this unlikely trio is Mr. Jackson's rooms in Bond Street, where he imparts his knowledge of the sport to these two unlikely students. The hand-colored copperplate engraving by Isaac Robert Cruikshank and George Cruikshank captures the essence of this comical moment from Pierce Egan's "Life in London."
This image not only showcases the eccentricities of daily life in 19th-century England but also highlights the blend of high society and physical exercise that was prevalent during that time. It serves as a reminder that even individuals as refined as English dandies were not immune to trying their hand at unconventional pursuits.
Overall, this charming print offers a glimpse into a bygone era filled with humor, camaraderie, and unexpected moments of levity amidst the strict social norms of Victorian society.
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