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Market Reports Illustrated - Tobacco"
Market Reports Illustrated - " Tobacco - There was a sudden downward tendency!" A school Master spies three naughty boys grabbing a crafty smoke outside the school wall. They seem shocked at being found out, although two of the miscreants do not appear to have had the best reaction to their ingestion of the weed ! Date: 1903
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Allegory Bradshaw Cigarettes Comedy Metaphor Percy Pipe Pupils Reports Schoolboy Schoolboys Smoker Smokers Smokes Vernon Walls
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A Whiff of Scandal: Market Reports Illustrated - Tobacco, 1903 In this humorous and allegorical illustration from the 'Market Reports Illustrated' series, published in 1903 by Percy, Vernon & Bradshaw, we find ourselves outside the walls of a school, where three mischievous boys are caught in the act of smoking. The title, "There was a sudden downward tendency!" sets the tone for this amusing scene. The boys, dressed in typical school uniforms, huddle together, their faces betraying a mix of shock and guilt as they are discovered by an stern-looking schoolmaster. The oldest boy, with a pipe clenched between his teeth, looks particularly sheepish, while the other two, one with a cigarette in hand and the other with a pipe in mouth, seem less concerned with their predicament. The use of tobacco was a common theme in comic illustrations of the time, often used as a metaphor for various vices and weaknesses. In this case, the boys' clandestine smoking session serves as a lighthearted allegory for the unpredictable and potentially harmful consequences of giving in to temptation. The illustration's charming, almost cartoonish style adds to its comedic effect, making it a delightful addition to any collection of historical comic art or social commentary. This print, with its playful take on the serious issue of smoking in schools, offers a glimpse into the past and the ways in which humor was used to address social issues.
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