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Some British Workmen - A Brass Finisher
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Some British Workmen - A Brass Finisher
Some British Workmen - A Brass Finisher - play on words as this punter has lost ( finished with ) all his brass. Perhaps the consumption of the two bottle of champagne (pictured discarded behind him) tells a tale of a slight lack of judgement...! Date: 1904
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Brass Disappointment Empty Finished Gambler Gambling Gunn Lose Loser Losses Lost Pockets Punter Satire Satirical With Words Workmen
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Some British Workmen: A Brass Finisher - A Play on Words and Woes of a Bygone Era This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of a weary British workman, who has seemingly lost all his 'brass' or savings, after an ill-judged gamble. The date on the image, 1904, transports us back in time to an era when the working class lived on the precipice of financial ruin. The man, dressed in typical working attire, sits dejectedly on a wooden stool, his pockets empty and his face etched with sadness and disappointment. Two discarded bottles of champagne lie behind him, a testament to the reckless night that led him to this sorry state. The title 'Some British Workmen: A Brass Finisher' is a clever play on words, as the man's brass or coins have been 'finished' or lost, leaving him bereft of any means to support himself and his family. The image is a stark reminder of the precarious nature of working-class life during this period, where one misstep could lead to financial ruin. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s, is a poignant commentary on the human condition and the often unforgiving nature of fate. It also serves as a satirical reflection on the human propensity for taking risks, sometimes with disastrous consequences. This image, with its powerful narrative and evocative imagery, is a must-have for anyone interested in social history, British culture, and the human condition. It is a poignant reminder of a bygone era and the struggles that defined the lives of many working-class Britons during this period.
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