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Great Exhibition cartoon - the pound and the shilling
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Great Exhibition cartoon - the pound and the shilling
The pound and the shilling. " Whoever thought of meeting you here?" Visiting the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace enabled a substantial amount of social mixing between the classes - here the well-dressed and dainty rich meet a working man in smock and stocking cap and his poorly-attired children. Date: 1851
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The Pound and the Shilling - An Unexpected Encounter at the Great Exhibition
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The year was 1851, and the Great Exhibition, a grand celebration of human ingenuity and progress, was in full swing at the Crystal Palace in London. This cartoon, titled "The Pound and the Shilling," offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the social mixing that took place during this historic event. In the image, we see a well-dressed, dainty woman, her elegant gown adorned with intricate patterns, gazing in astonishment as she encounters a working man in a smock and stocking cap, accompanied by his poorly-attired children. The man, with a puzzled expression, holds up a pound note, asking the woman, "Whoever thought of meeting you here?" This amusing interaction highlights the unexpected encounters between the classes that the Great Exhibition facilitated. The Crystal Palace attracted visitors from all walks of life, providing an opportunity for social mixing that was relatively unheard of during the Victorian era in Britain. The rich and the poor, the noble and the working class, all came together to marvel at the latest inventions and innovations. The pound and the shilling serve as a reminder of the economic divide that existed during this time, yet the setting of the Great Exhibition brought people together, if only for a moment, to appreciate the wonders of human creativity and ingenuity. This cartoon is a testament to the power of the Great Exhibition in breaking down social barriers and fostering a sense of unity, even in the most unlikely of places.
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