Scamp cheekily drinks a Gentlemans tipple whilst distracted
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Scamp cheekily drinks a Gentlemans tipple whilst distracted
" Why don t we have Open-air Cafes? So pleasant to takes ones refreshment in the open air." (vide newspapers) Date: 1895
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Media ID 11575165
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Advantage Behind Cafe Cheekily Cheeky Distracted Distraction Drinks Gent Gentleman Naughty Newspaper Phil Reads Refreshment Scamp Scruff Sips Situation Straw Taking Terrace Tipple Unaware Urchin Waif Whilst 1895 Naughtiness Unawares
EDITORS COMMENTS
Why don't we have open-air cafes? So pleasant to take one's refreshment in the open air," reads the caption of this intriguing photograph from 1895, published in various newspapers. In the image, a scamp of a boy, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, cheekily sips on a gentleman's tipple through a straw, all while being distracted by the absorbing contents of a newspaper spread out on the table behind him. Dressed in scruffy clothes and looking every inch the waif or urchin, this scallywag takes full advantage of the situation, unaware of the gentleman's unawareness. The scene is set on a terrace or open-air cafe, a popular trend during the late Victorian era. The open-air concept allowed for a refreshing change from the stuffy indoor cafes, providing a breath of fresh air and a chance to enjoy the sunshine. However, it seems that not all patrons were as respectful of this new concept as they should have been. This photograph captures the essence of the playful and mischievous nature of children during this time, as well as the contrasting lifestyles of the rich and the poor. The image is a reminder of a bygone era, where the simple pleasures of life, such as sipping on a gentleman's drink in the open air, could be enjoyed with a touch of cheekiness and naughtiness. The photograph is a testament to the historical significance of open-air cafes and the role they played in the social and cultural landscape of the late Victorian era. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen forever in this charming and intriguing image.
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