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Linkman with torch showing a couple to their carriage outside a theater. Linkboys waited outside theaters to find Hackney cabs and carriages for rich patrons
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Linkman with torch showing a couple to their carriage outside a theater. Linkboys waited outside theaters to find Hackney cabs and carriages for rich patrons
FLO4688731 Linkman with torch showing a couple to their carriage outside a theater. Linkboys waited outside theaters to find Hackney cabs and carriages for rich patrons. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England, Scotland and Ireland, Ackermann, 1827.; (add.info.: Linkman with torch showing a couple to their carriage outside a theater. Linkboys waited outside theaters to find Hackney cabs and carriages for rich patrons. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England, Scotland and Ireland, Ackermann, 1827.); © Florilegius
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Step back in time with this hand-colored copperplate engraving from 1827, depicting a Linkman with a torch showing a couple to their carriage outside a theater. In the bustling streets of Great Britain, linkboys like the one in this image waited outside theaters to find Hackney cabs and carriages for wealthy patrons.
The scene is alive with detail - from the elegant couple being guided to their carriage by the flickering light of the torch, to the cobblestone street and bustling activity around them. The woman's elaborate costume and the man's formal attire transport us to a bygone era of sophistication and grandeur.
This print captures not just a moment in history, but also highlights an important aspect of British culture at that time. The linkboy was an essential figure in facilitating transportation for those who could afford it, ensuring they arrived safely at their destination.
As you gaze upon this exquisite engraving, imagine yourself stepping into the shoes of these well-dressed individuals as they prepare to embark on their journey home. Let yourself be transported back in time through this stunning piece of art that beautifully encapsulates a slice of life from 19th century England.
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