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Cards? by H. M. Bateman
A rather naive gent is invited to join three more worldly looking chaps at a card table, only to find himself soon afterwards utterly at a loss. Date: 1920
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Amusements Amusing Cigar Cigars Feb17 Gambling Invitation Monocle Naive Shark Sharks Worldly Games
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1. Title: "A Naive Gent at the Card Table: An Evening of Amusements and Surprises" In this delightfully humorous cartoon by H.M. Bateman, a rather naive gentleman is depicted being invited to join three more worldly-looking chaps around a card table. The scene is set in the 1920s, with an elegant and dimly lit room, filled with an air of mystery and excitement. The naive gent, dressed in a simple suit and holding a hat in his hand, looks both nervous and curious as he approaches the table. The three more experienced gentlemen, all dressed in finery and adorned with accessories such as monocles and cigars, seem to welcome him with open arms. However, as the game progresses, the naive gent's expression turns from excitement to confusion, as he realizes that he is out of his depth. The sharks around the table, with their calculating eyes and smirks, seem to relish the opportunity to take advantage of his naivety. Despite the potential danger, the naive gent continues to play, his determination evident in his furrowed brow and clenched jaw. The other players, with their cigars clenched between their teeth and their eyes gleaming with mischief, seem to find the situation both entertaining and amusing. This charming and humorous cartoon captures the essence of an evening of card games and gambling in the 1920s, with its combination of naivety, worldliness, and the thrill of the unknown. The image is a reminder of a bygone era, where the simple pleasures of an evening's entertainment could be found in the company of friends, a deck of cards, and a good dose of humour.
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