The Stingy Traveller
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The Stingy Traveller
The Stingy Traveller - leaving an inn without giving anyone a tip.
1831
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Media ID 14416602
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1830s 1831 Inns Leaving Money Traveller Stingy
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of departure for a stingy traveller in the 1830s. Dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, the man, with a determined expression on his face, exits an inn without casting a glance towards the innkeepers or any of the patrons. The woman, who may be his travelling companion, follows closely behind, carrying a small trunk and a parasol. The scene is set in the 1830s, a time when travelling was an adventure, and inns served as essential stops for rest and sustenance. The absence of a tip, a customary gesture of appreciation and generosity, would have been a notable omission. The innkeepers and the other patrons, who are shown in the background, watch the pair leave with a mixture of curiosity and disapproval. The man's decision to not leave a tip may have been driven by his frugality or perhaps a desire to save every penny for the journey ahead. The image offers a glimpse into the social norms and customs of the time, and the contrasting reactions of the innkeepers and patrons add to the intrigue. The man's stinginess may have been a source of amusement or disdain, but it also serves as a reminder of the individual choices and priorities that shaped the experiences of travellers during this era. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a fascinating window into the past and a testament to the enduring allure of the open road and the stories of those who dared to explore it.
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