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Photographic Print : Disadvantages of a short cut. "I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time
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Disadvantages of a short cut. "I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time
Disadvantages of a short cut. " I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time! - but this short cut will soon bring me to her enchanting presence; and my appearance will fully compensate for the delay." A gentlemans clothes are soiled by the contents of a chamber pot chucked out of a shop door. Date: 1853
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1850s 1853 Accident Accidents Chamber Contents Dirty Gent Gentleman Gentlemans Jul21 Luck Misfortune Posh Ruined Smart Splashed Unlucky Short Soiled Spoiled
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience the timeless charm of our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. The scene portrays the allure of taking a shortcut, yet the regret of keeping a loved one waiting. Add this beautiful print to your home as a reminder of the value of patience and the joy of finally reuniting with those we cherish. Order now and bring this evocative image into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.7cm x 27.9cm (7.4" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In the bustling streets of the 1850s, a gentleman's pursuit of a shortcut through a crowded city leads him to an unexpected and unfortunate turn of events. In this image from 1853, a man, dressed in fine clothing, is seen stopping in his tracks as a chamber pot filled with foul-smelling contents is chucked out of a shop door, splashing him from head to toe. The gentleman's face is a picture of shock and disbelief as he realizes the extent of the damage to his pristine attire. He had promised his beloved Amelia a timely arrival, but this unlucky accident will surely make for a delayed and less-than-impressive entrance. The disadvantages of taking a short cut through the city streets were never more apparent than in this moment of misfortune. The gentleman's smart appearance, once a symbol of his posh status, is now ruined, leaving him to face the embarrassment of his delayed arrival. This humorous yet unfortunate scene is a reminder of the unexpected challenges that come with urban life in the 19th century.
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