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Cartoon, The Census - April 1891
Cartoon, The Census - Census Taker prompts woman to put her age, ten years older than last time. Date: 1891
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1891 Census Desk Journal Judy Older Serio Comic Wait Waiting Years Enumerator Hesitating Hesitation Taker
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The Census - April 1891 In this humorous cartoon by Terry Parker, a census taker or enumerator, dressed in formal attire, sits at a small desk in a cramped Victorian-era room. A woman, wearing a shawl and looking rather weary, hesitantly sits in a chair before him. The census taker, with a quizzical expression, holds out a form and asks, "Now, madam, I believe the last time I visited, you were only thirty-five?" The woman, looking a decade older and clearly annoyed, responds, "Ten years older than last time, sir? Well, I suppose it does add up!" The scene is reminiscent of the late Victorian era, with the woman's traditional attire and the census taker's formal attire and serious demeanor. The woman's expression and body language convey a sense of frustration and resignation, while the census taker's hesitation and questioning tone add to the comedic element of the cartoon. The cartoon, titled "The Census - April 1891," was published in a London journal in the early 1890s. It offers a glimpse into the everyday life of the time, highlighting the tedious and sometimes frustrating process of completing the census. The cartoon's serio-comic tone adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise mundane task, making it a charming and intriguing addition to any collection of historical images.
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