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Street Vendor selling Nuts to Gentleman with a Simian Visage
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Street Vendor selling Nuts to Gentleman with a Simian Visage
Street Vendor cheekily offering the sale of some nuts to a diminutive Gentleman with a distinctive Simian visage!! Date: 1899
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1899 Character Cheek Cheeky Distinctions Expression Facial Itinerant Londoner Monkey Nuts Phil Sell Selling Sells Silk Simian Similar Strange Study Ugly Unusual Visage Witty
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This intriguing photograph captures a unique moment in London's bustling streets in 1899. In the image, a street vendor, with a mischievous grin on his face, offers a basket of nuts to a diminutive gentleman with an unmistakably simian visage. The gentleman, dressed in a silk top hat and an elegant suit, looks up from his walk with a quizzical expression, seemingly amused by the vendor's cheeky offer. The vendor, an itinerant seller, wears a simple outfit and a worn-out apron, a stark contrast to the gentleman's refined attire. His face, with its prominent cheekbones and small, beady eyes, bears an apelike resemblance, adding an unusual and witty element to the scene. The vendor's facial expression is full of mirth and wit, making the interaction between him and the gentleman all the more intriguing. This portrait study offers a glimpse into the class distinctions of the late 19th century, where the unusual and the ordinary coexisted in the same urban landscape. The image invites us to ponder the social norms and the role of humor in human interactions, as well as the intriguing similarities and differences that exist between us. This photograph, with its historical significance and captivating story, is a testament to the rich and diverse history of London and its people. It invites us to look beyond the surface and appreciate the unique characters and stories that make up the tapestry of our past.
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