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Inadequate Description, 1906
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Inadequate Description, 1906
Inadequate Description, 1906. Dougal (to shooting tenant, who has brought out a dog recently purchased at auction, and is now trying to whistle it back from the hill opposite): Hoo was t they describit him in the catalogue, did ye say?. Tenant: It only said, From Stranraer. Dougal: They might ha said, To and from Stranraer!. Illustration from Punch, or The London Charivari, (15 August 1906)
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Inadequate Description, 1906
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captures a humorous moment in the British countryside. The print from Punch magazine depicts two men engaged in a comical exchange during a hunting party. Dougal, dressed in checked clothes and sporting a deerstalker hat, is seen conversing with the shooting tenant who has brought out his newly purchased dog. The dialogue between the two men reveals their confusion over the description of the dog in an auction catalogue. Dougal questions how they described him, to which the tenant responds that it only said "From Stranraer". Dougal playfully suggests that they should have added "To and from Stranraer" implying that more information would have been helpful. The illustration showcases not only the humor but also provides insight into rural life and sport during this time period. The men are surrounded by rocks and birds, emphasizing their outdoor surroundings. Smoking a pipe and leaning on his walking stick, Dougal exudes an air of rustic charm. This vintage print by an unknown creator offers us a glimpse into early 20th-century Britain through satire and clever visual storytelling. It reminds us of simpler times when even inadequate descriptions could lead to amusing encounters amidst nature's beauty.
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