Theatrical Lodging House Keeper who drops her h s
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Theatrical Lodging House Keeper who drops her h s
Theatrical Lodging House Keeper: " What name did you say, Sir? Harlton?" Actor (about to take apartment): " No, not Harlton - Arlton." T.L.K: " Oh, Thank Goodness - I m spared one Haitch for a time." Date: 1895
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Media ID 11575021
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Accent Apartment Apron Cockney Cockneys Discussion Drop Dropping Drops Formidable Hands Hips Keeper Letter Lodging Londoner Manner Monacle Phil Raincoat Rotund Silk Solid Speaking Speech 1895
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1895, captures a moment of amusing miscommunication between a theatrical lodging house keeper and an actor seeking an apartment. The rotund, formidable woman, dressed in an apron and a raincoat, clutches a letter in one hand and a monocle in the other as she leans forward in intense concentration. Her hips sway slightly as she listens intently to the actor, who is on the verge of correcting her mistake. The actor, with a look of relief on his face, informs the lady that his name is not Harlton, as she had assumed, but Arlton. The theatrical lodging house keeper lets out a sigh of relief, exclaiming, "Oh, Thank Goodness - I'm spared one Haitch for a time." The use of the letter 'H' being interchanged here is a common occurrence in Cockney Rhyming Slang, a distinctive accent and intonation found in the working-class communities of London during the late 19th century. The theatrical lodging house keeper's traditional, mannered speaking style is further evidenced by her silk top hat perched atop her head and the serious expression on her face. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural nuances of the London theatre scene during this time period, making it a valuable historical document.
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