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Inside the gin shop. A woman talks to the drunkard

Inside the gin shop. A woman talks to the drunkard


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Inside the gin shop. A woman talks to the drunkard

Slide showing a group of people in the gin shop with a woman talking to the drunkard. Part of Box 366. Relates to the set of slides 2012.392 to 2012.402 Date: circa 1900

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Media ID 14177278

© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans

2012392 2012402 Drunkard Relates Slides Talking Talks


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This lantern slide image transports us back in time to the late 19th century, specifically the 1890s, as we step inside a bustling gin shop. The dimly lit room is filled with a lively group of people, each engaged in their own conversations and activities. At the heart of the scene, a woman in a flowing dress and a concerned expression stands near a drunken man, her hand gently on his shoulder. The man, with disheveled clothes and glassy eyes, leans against the counter, lost in his own world. This slide, part of the intriguing set of lantern slides with the catalog numbers 2012.392 to 2012.402 from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the social fabric of the past. Gin shops were a common sight in the 19th century, and their patrons often included a diverse range of people from all walks of life. This image, with its authentic and unscripted moment, offers a fascinating window into the history of social interactions and the complexities of human relationships. The lantern slide, a popular medium for presentations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, allows us to explore the past in a unique and immersive way. This image, in particular, invites us to ponder the stories of the people in the gin shop, their lives, and the connections they forged in this communal space. The woman's concerned expression and the drunkard's lost gaze offer a poignant reminder of the human condition and the enduring power of empathy, even in the most unexpected places.

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