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Taking advantage of the situation
Taking advantage of the situation... Street Lad - " Do you want an Errand Boy?" Shopkeeper - " No." Street Lad - " Yus you do, yours as just been runned over." !!! Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 11575171
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring a touch of wit and humor to your walls with the 'Taking Advantage of the Situation' poster print from Media Storehouse. This charming image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a classic moment of street-smart ingenuity as a savvy lad offers his services to a surprised shopkeeper. Add this delightful print to your home or office decor and enjoy a daily dose of amusement."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Taking Advantage of the Situation: A Humorous Interplay of Opportunity and Misfortune in the 1890s" This photograph, hailing from the late 1890s, showcases an amusing moment between a street lad and a shopkeeper. The young boy, dressed in typical attire of the era, is seen standing confidently before the grocer, a serious expression on his face. The shopkeeper, with a look of surprise and disbelief, leans over the counter, presumably tending to his scales. The boy, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, asks the shopkeeper, "Do you want an Errand Boy?" The shopkeeper, seemingly uninterested, responds with a firm "No." The boy, undeterred, quickly retorts, "Yours has just been run over." This exchange is filled with humor and wit, as the boy takes advantage of a fortuitous situation to offer his services. The shopkeeper, taken aback by the sudden turn of events, is left momentarily speechless. The photograph captures the essence of the street life in the 1890s, where children, often referred to as 'scallywags' or 'scamps,' would seize opportunities to earn a living, no matter how unconventional. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the young, and the entrepreneurial spirit that thrived in the bustling streets of the past. The photograph, with its intriguing narrative and historical significance, is a must-have for anyone interested in the social history of the late 19th century. The image, with its rich detail and texture, transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment of humor and intrigue from a bygone era.
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