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Lessons in the Vacation, 1866
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Lessons in the Vacation, 1866
Lessons in the Vacation, 1866. A public school-man says He-ar Cabby, We ll Give you Eighteen-Pence to take us to Brixton. The cabby replies Well, I generally do carry Children Alf Price, but I m Engaged this morning, Gents! Two young bloods from public school, fancying themselves adult, patronise a cabby. The cabby, however, is more than a match for them. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 31, 1866
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In this print titled "Lessons in the Vacation, 1866" we are transported back to a time when social class distinctions were starkly evident. Two young boys from a public school, exuding an air of self-importance and adulthood, approach a horse-drawn cabby with an offer they believe he cannot refuse. The boys confidently declare their destination as Brixton and propose to pay the cabby eighteen pence for his services. However, much to their surprise, the wily cabby proves himself more than capable of holding his ground against these privileged youngsters. With a sly smile on his face, he informs them that while he usually transports children at half price, unfortunately for them, he is already engaged this morning. This satirical engraving from Punch magazine captures not only the dynamics between different social classes but also highlights how appearances can be deceiving. Despite their attempts to assert themselves as adults and patrons of transportation services, these young bloods find themselves outwitted by a working-class driver who knows how to navigate both the streets and societal expectations. The black-and-white monochrome aesthetic adds depth and nostalgia to this nineteenth-century image, reminding us of an era long gone yet still relevant in its portrayal of human interactions across different strata of society. It serves as a reminder that true wisdom often lies beyond mere appearances or assumptions based on one's station in life.
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