Dog and Dogs Meat Man
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Dog and Dogs Meat Man
The dog s-meat man is confronted by a demanding client ! Date: 1835
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1835 Aggression Barrow Client Confronted Demanding Meat Misbehaving
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In this intriguing image from 1835, captured by an unknown photographer, we witness a tense moment between a dog meat vendor, or "Dogs' Meat Man," and an agitated client. The Dogs' Meat Man, dressed in a simple smock and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, holds a long pole with a large barrow attached, likely used to transport the freshly slaughtered canine carcasses. The client, a well-dressed gentleman, stands before him with clenched fists, demanding attention and presumably expressing dissatisfaction with the quality or cut of meat he has received. The scene exudes a palpable sense of tension and aggression. The Dogs' Meat Man, seemingly unfazed by the confrontation, maintains a stoic expression, while the client's agitation is evident in the veins bulging on his forehead and the white-knuckled grip on his coat lapels. The background of the image is filled with a bustling market scene, with other vendors hawking their wares and customers milling about, but the focus is squarely on this confrontation. The trade of dog meat was a contentious issue in 19th-century England, with many viewing it as a necessary source of protein for the working class, while others saw it as a cruel and inhumane practice. This image provides a glimpse into the raw and often confrontational nature of such transactions, highlighting the complexities of the Victorian-era marketplace and the tensions that could arise between buyers and sellers.
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