Cartoon, four relaxed gentlemen commuters

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Cartoon, four relaxed gentlemen commuters

Cartoon, four relaxed gentlemen commuters hold a discussion in a smoking compartment of a train. One puts aside his paper in order to listen more intently. Date: 1893

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1893 Chat Chatting Cigar Commuter Commuters Commuting Compartment Discussion Doctor Gent Gentleman Gentlemen Gents Gladstone Hold Intently Listen Order Passengers Puts Relaxed Traveller Travellers

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A Moment of Respite: Four Victorian Gentlemen Engage in a Lively Discussion in a Smoking Compartment of a Train (1893) This cartoon print, dated 1893, depicts a scene of four relaxed gentlemen commuters aboard a train in late Victorian Britain. The train's smoking compartment serves as the perfect setting for their animated conversation, with one gentleman putting aside his newspaper to listen more intently. The gentlemen, dressed in top hats and suits, are deep in thought as they exchange ideas, their expressions revealing a sense of camaraderie and engagement. The scene is reminiscent of the social customs of the time, where travel by train was a popular mode of transportation for the well-to-do. These gentlemen, with their doctor's bags, Gladstone bags, and cigars in hand, are a testament to the era's leisurely pace and emphasis on social interaction. The print captures the essence of a bygone era, where the simple act of commuting by train was an opportunity for meaningful conversations and connections. The gentlemen's relaxed demeanor and focused attention on their discussion convey a sense of enjoyment and pleasure in the journey itself, rather than just the destination. This charming print is a delightful reminder of the social dynamics of the late Victorian era and the importance of human connection, even during the most mundane of activities, such as commuting by train.

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