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Cats buying fruit on a New Year postcard
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Cats buying fruit on a New Year postcard
Cats buying fruit from a stall on a New Year postcard.
circa 1890s
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Media ID 23071306
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Anthropomorphism Barrow Buying Cats Humanised Postcards Price Prices Selling Stall Tabby Wheels Year
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the charming world of the late Victorian era with this delightful postcard image of cats engaging in a New Year's marketplace tradition. Dated back to the 1890s, this photograph from The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library transports us to a quaint European market scene where felines, dressed in human attire, haggle and buy fresh fruit from a vendor's barrow. The black and white tabby cat, with its alert and curious expression, carefully inspects the ripe apples and pears, while the elegant white cat, donning a bonnet, leans in for a closer look at the prices. The vendor, seemingly unfazed by the presence of his feline customers, attends to their needs with a patient smile. The market scene is bustling with activity, as other shoppers and merchants go about their business, but our attention is drawn to the anthropomorphic cats, their humanized behaviors adding a whimsical touch to this vintage postcard. The price list on the barrow, with its intricately designed wheels and ornate handles, adds a sense of authenticity to the scene. This enchanting postcard, with its adorable cats buying fruit, is a delightful reminder of the rich history and charm of the late Victorian era. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where animals and humans coexisted in a world filled with simple pleasures and everyday connections.
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