Snap Playing Card - All Hot and Floury
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Snap Playing Card - All Hot and Floury
Snap Playing Card - All Hot and Floury, potato seller.
circa 1900s
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Media ID 14311888
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Oven Potato Potatoes Seller Selling Snap Wheels Floury Games
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era with the image of a Snap Playing Card dealer, proudly displaying his freshly baked potatoes in the streets of the early 1900s. The man, dressed in a heavy coat and a flat cap, exudes a sense of warmth and tradition as he offers his wares to passersby. The potatoes, hot and covered in flour, are arranged on a wooden cart adorned with oversized Snap Playing Card illustrations. The cart's wheels, coated in a layer of dust, suggest the long hours spent traveling from one location to another in search of customers. The dealer's face is etched with the lines of a life lived outdoors, as he expertly balances the weight of the cart and the heat of the oven. The steam rising from the potatoes adds to the inviting atmosphere, drawing in the curious and the hungry. This snapshot of street life in the Edwardian era offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the simple pleasures of food and trade. The Snap Playing Card dealer's presence on the cobblestone streets adds a touch of whimsy and nostalgia, transporting us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace and community connections were forged through the exchange of goods and conversation.
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