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Schoolboy asks other to play cricket with adult terminology
A 13 year-old Senior Schoolboy asks his 12 year-old Junior fellow other to play cricket. " Say, Brown, will you play cricket for us tomorrow? - We re short of a Man!" Date: 1900
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Adult Asks Boater Change Cricket Cricketer Enquires Extra Grown Junior Needing Phil Player Private Schoolboy Schoolboys Senior Shorts Suddenly Terminology Trousers Short
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In this photograph from the year 1900, a 13-year-old senior schoolboy named Phil, clad in his formal school uniform consisting of a private boater hat, crisp collar and cuffs, and smart shorts and trousers, approaches his 12-year-old junior fellow, Brown, also in his school uniform. With a hint of adult terminology, Phil asks, "Say, Brown, will you play cricket for us tomorrow? - We're short of a man!" The scene exudes an air of nostalgia and historical significance, as the boys' sudden change into cricket attire symbolizes the importance of the game during that era. The need for an extra cricketer was a common occurrence in school cricket matches, and the use of adult language adds a layer of maturity to the interaction between the two boys. The photograph captures a moment in time when the boys, despite their age difference, come together in the spirit of camaraderie and competition. The use of formal attire and adult terminology highlights the importance placed on tradition and the structured nature of school life during that period. Overall, this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of school life and cricket culture in the early 1900s.
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