Performing Monkey

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Performing Monkey

To reward the monkeys performance, a girl offers its Italian owner a choice between an apple for the monkey or a penny for herself

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Media ID 597832

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10147592

Apple Choice Monkey Offers Penny Performance Reward Owner Performing

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library transports us back to the 1890s, where a young girl is faced with a decision between rewarding a performing monkey or herself. The Italian owner of the monkey looks on as the girl contemplates her choice - an apple for the talented primate or a penny for her own enjoyment. The historical significance of this image lies in its portrayal of the relationship between humans and animals during this time period. Monkeys were often used as performers, entertaining audiences with their tricks and antics. In this case, the girl's decision reflects societal attitudes towards animals and their treatment in entertainment. As we gaze at this snapshot from history, we are reminded of how our actions have consequences not only for ourselves but also for those around us. The choice between self-interest and generosity is one that has resonated throughout time, captured here in a single moment frozen in black and white. Mary Evans Prints Online has preserved this piece of history for us to reflect upon, offering insight into a world long past yet still relevant today. It serves as a reminder that even small gestures can have lasting impact, whether it be through an apple given to a monkey or a penny kept by oneself.

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