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Crusty Old Bachelors Christmas
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Crusty Old Bachelors Christmas
Humorous illustration showing two old bachelors taking their Christmas dinner while reading newspapers at a restaurant or eating house. A waiter stands between the two tables yawning, suggesting that the two diners have nowhere else to go and have consequently outstayed their welcome. The fireplace is decorated with holly and mistletoe. Humorous or sentimental illustrations were a popular feature of the ILN, particularly in seasonal issues - this image is from the 1889 Christmas number
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1889 Crusty Diners Dinner Eating Feature Fire Place Holly Illustrations Issues Mistletoe Restaurant Seasonal Sentimental Stands Suggesting Tables Taking Waiter Yawning
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A Crusty Old Christmas: Two Bachelors Overstaying Their Welcome (Image from The Illustrated London News, 1889 Christmas Number) This delightful and humorous illustration, taken from the 1889 Christmas number of The Illustrated London News, captures the essence of two crusty old bachelors enjoying their Christmas dinner at an eating house. The scene is set around a cozy fireplace, adorned with holly and mistletoe, as the two gentlemen sit at their tables, engrossed in their newspapers. The waiter, standing between the tables, yawns wearily, suggesting that these two diners have overstayed their welcome. The import of this image lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and sentimentality, as humorous and sentimental illustrations were a popular feature of The Illustrated London News, particularly during seasonal issues. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the atmosphere of the Christmas season in the late 19th century. The two bachelors, with their wrinkled faces and disheveled appearances, seem to be relishing their solitary Christmas meal, oblivious to the world around them. The waiter's yawn and the fireplace decorations add to the overall feeling of warmth and comfort, making this a charming and endearing representation of the holiday season. This image is a testament to the historical significance of The Illustrated London News and the role it played in documenting and preserving the social and cultural landscape of the time. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of tradition and the simple pleasures of the holiday season, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of modern life.
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