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Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss
Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss. " I never give money away on the street." " Well, then, give us a kiss Lydie." !!! Date: circa 1897
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In this intriguing photograph taken circa 1897, a cheeky vagrant, with a mischievous grin on his face, approaches a smartly dressed lady in the bustling streets of London. The vagrant, with disheveled hair and rough clothing, extends his hand towards the lady, requesting a kiss instead of money. The lady, dressed in an elegant gown and holding a parasol, looks surprised and slightly amused by the unexpected request. Despite her refined appearance, she seems unfazed by the vagrant's audaciousness and responds with a rebuke, "I never give money away on the street." The vagrant, undeterred, retorts, "Well, then, give us a kiss, Lydie." This scene captures the contrast between the rough and the refined, the poor and the wealthy, and the unexpected encounters that could occur in the streets of London during the late 19th century. The vagrant's bold request challenges the societal norms of the time, where charitable giving was the expected response to encounters with the homeless and destitute. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complexities of poverty and charity in London during this era, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of those living on the streets. It also highlights the importance of human connection and the power of a simple gesture, such as a kiss, to bridge the divide between two seemingly disparate worlds. This historical image, with its rich storytelling potential, invites us to reflect on the complexities of human interactions and the enduring power of the unexpected.
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