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Cartoon, The Grand Old Name of Gentleman
Cartoon, THE GRAND OLD NAME OF GENTLEMAN -- Me and another gentleman ere as just been avin a bet on the breed of yodog. Date: 1888
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In this satirical cartoon from 1888, titled "The Grand Old Name of Gentleman," two well-dressed gentlemen are seen engaged in a heated debate over the breed of a small dog. The setting is a bustling Victorian street, filled with the hustle and bustle of urban life. The contrast between the two gentlemen is stark - one, with an air of refinement and education, wearing a top hat and holding a monocle, while the other, with a rougher demeanor, wearing a bowler hat and carrying a cane. Despite their outward appearances, the two gentlemen are equal in their obsession with the small dog at their feet. The caption above the image reads, "Me and another gentleman ere as just been avin a bet on the breed of yodog." The use of the colloquial "avin" and "yodog" emphasizes the working-class background of one of the gentlemen, highlighting the class distinctions that existed during the late 1800s. The cartoon satirizes the superficial nature of social class and the absurdity of gentlemen engaging in such trivial pursuits, while ignoring more pressing issues of the time. The small dog, which is the cause of their disagreement, becomes a symbol of the insignificant differences that divided the upper and lower classes. The cartoon also highlights the importance of conversation and the role it played in Victorian society. The two gentlemen are engrossed in their discussion, oblivious to the world around them, demonstrating how even the most mundane topics could lead to hours of debate and engagement. Overall, "The Grand Old Name of Gentleman" is a humorous commentary on the social distinctions of the 1880s and the absurdities of Victorian society.
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