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Man pulling pram and children uphill, c. 1820
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Man pulling pram and children uphill, c. 1820
A rotund gentleman struggles to pull his two children in a pram uphill as his over-dressed wife follows on behind. The children look like they are rather enjoying this experience, as are the watching townsfolk, c.1820 Date: C.1820
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1810s 1820 1820s 1830s Amusement Amusing Fancy Gentleman Mock Mocking Mocks Obesity Overweight Pram Puffing Pulling Ridicule Ridiculous Rotund Struggling Unfit Uphill
EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in Time: A Humorous Scene of Family Life in the Early 1800s This charming print, dated around 1820, depicts a rotund gentleman in fashionable attire, laboriously pulling a pram uphill while his two children, bundled up against the cold, seem to find the situation rather amusing. His over-dressed wife follows behind, likely offering words of encouragement or perhaps a gentle tease. The onlookers in the crowd, dressed in the fashion of the era, appear to be enjoying the spectacle, some with amusement, others with a touch of mockery. The man's struggle to pull the pram uphill, despite his rotund figure, adds a humorous element to this scene. The image pokes fun at the idea of the unfit, overweight gentleman, highlighting the challenges of everyday life in the 1800s. Obesity was not yet a medical concern, and this print offers a glimpse into the lighter side of life during this period. The print, with its intricate details and lively energy, offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of families during the 1810s, 1820s, and 1830s. The children's expressions of delight, the man's determined puffing, and the townsfolk's reactions all add to the overall charm and amusement of this scene. This print is a delightful reminder of the simple joys and challenges of family life in a bygone era.
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