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Cartoon, Tailors make a Man
Cartoon, Tailors make a Man.
circa 1833
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1830s 1833 Faces Heads Pointed Skinny Tailor Tailors Thin Verbal Wordplay
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Cartoon: Tailors Make a Man (circa 1833) - A Delightful Play on Words and Images This charming and witty cartoon, titled "Tailors Make a Man," dates back to the 1830s and offers a delightful pun that continues to amuse viewers even today. The image, published by Mary Evans Picture Library, features two tailors intently measuring and cutting fabric for a thin, almost skeletal figure, who stands before them with a pointed hat on his head. The humor in this cartoon lies in the double meaning of the phrase "Tailors make a man." On the surface, the statement is a simple observation about the role of tailors in creating well-fitted clothing for their clients. However, the cartoon's title and the image itself suggest a more playful interpretation – that tailors have the power to transform a thin, insignificant man into a more substantial and respectable figure. The thin man's elongated face and exaggerated features, such as his large ears and long nose, add to the comedic effect. His hat, with its pointed tip, further emphasizes his thinness and reinforces the cartoon's title. The tailors, on the other hand, are portrayed as confident and capable, their expressions suggesting that they are in complete control of the transformation. This cartoon is a wonderful example of the verbal and visual humor that was popular during the 1830s. Its clever use of wordplay and its ability to convey meaning through both text and image make it a fascinating glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring power of a well-crafted joke.
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