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The Doctor's Boy: Errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winter's day. Coatless and gloveless and nose red from cold, he is a target for snowballs thrown by children who can play rather than work. Colour-printed engraving London 1866
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The Doctor's Boy: Errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winter's day. Coatless and gloveless and nose red from cold, he is a target for snowballs thrown by children who can play rather than work. Colour-printed engraving London 1866
533864 The Doctor's Boy: Errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winter's day. Coatless and gloveless and nose red from cold, he is a target for snowballs thrown by children who can play rather than work. Colour-printed engraving London 1866.; (add.info.: The Doctor's Boy: Errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winter's day. Coatless and gloveless and nose red from cold, he is a target for snowballs thrown by children who can play rather than work. Colour-printed engraving London 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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1866 Colour Printed Craft Deliver Errand Medicines Nose Snowballs Target Thrown Engalnd
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The Doctor's Boy: A poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of life in 1866 London. This color-printed engraving captures a young errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a bitter winter's day. Coatless and gloveless, his nose red from the cold, he is a stark contrast to the carefree children playing around him. As he navigates the snowy streets, he becomes an easy target for snowballs thrown by those who have the luxury of play rather than work.
This image serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by working-class children during this time period. Despite his youth, this boy is already shouldering adult responsibilities, braving the elements to fulfill his duties as an errand runner for a doctor.
The details in this engraving - from the boy's worn clothes to the bustling cityscape in the background - paint a vivid picture of Victorian London. It evokes empathy for those who had to grow up too quickly and highlights the societal inequalities that existed during that era.
Through this print, we are transported back in time and given a glimpse into a world where childhood innocence was often overshadowed by harsh economic realities.
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