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Poster Print : The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
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The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from.
1929
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Media ID 14405137
© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Amusing Anger Assistant Bateman Customer Customers Fabric Fabrics Frustration Fury Haberdashery Loses Material Patience Retail Sep16 Shopping Temper
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring a touch of classic humor to your walls with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints featuring H.M. Bateman's iconic illustration, "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper." This timeless piece, published in 1929 by the Illustrated London News via Mary Evans Picture Library, captures the moment of exasperation for a long-suffering shop assistant as he presents yet another roll of fabric to an indecisive customer. Add this charming print to your home or office to brighten any space and evoke a smile with its enduring wit."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this classic cartoon by H.M. Bateman, titled "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper," we witness a moment of uncontrollable frustration and anger in a bustling haberdashery shop from 1929. The scene unfolds as a shop assistant, with a look of sheer exasperation on his face, stands before a demanding customer, surrounded by an avalanche of fabric rolls. The customer, with a smug expression, points to yet another roll, seemingly unfazed by the chaos that has ensued. The assistant's patience, once unyielding, has now reached its breaking point. With a mighty roar, he lets out a primal scream, sending the fabric rolls tumbling down like dominos. The shoppers around them pause in shock, their expressions a mix of surprise and amusement. The assistant's fury is palpable, but there's a hint of dark humor in the situation. Bateman's masterful use of exaggerated body language and facial expressions adds to the comedic effect of the scene. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by shop assistants in the retail industry, especially during the busy holiday season. It also highlights the importance of patience and understanding when dealing with difficult customers. Despite the anger and frustration, there's a sense of relief and release in the assistant's outburst. It's a moment of raw emotion that resonates with us all, making "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper" a timeless and humorous piece of social commentary.
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