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Travelling Salesman failing to keep his expenses down
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Travelling Salesman failing to keep his expenses down
A travelling Salesman (for Sweatem, Grand & Co.) is spectacularly failing to keep his expenses down! He is piling through the whiskey, occupying a private room, wining and dining a pretty girl and partaking of a Champagne supper. The waiter is now arriving with the bill... Date: 1910
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Media ID 18073436
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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In this intriguing photograph from 1910, a weary yet merrily indulgent travelling salesman, representing the esteemed firm of Sweatem, Grand & Co., is seen living it up in an expensive establishment. Surrounded by the luxurious trappings of a private room, he raises a glass of whiskey in hand, his face flushed with the effects of alcohol. A pretty young woman, likely an acquaintance or perhaps a client, sits across from him, her own glass of wine in hand, as they share a moment of camaraderie. The scene is set with an extravagant feast, including a platter of fine meats and an array of delectable dishes, evidence of a champagne supper that has no doubt added significantly to the salesman's tab. As the evening wears on, the waiter approaches the table, bearing the inevitable bill. The salesman's expression suggests a momentary pause, perhaps a realization of the financial consequences of his indulgences. Yet, the promise of closing a deal or the allure of the moment may be too strong to resist. The photograph captures a fleeting moment of excess, a snapshot of a salesman's life on the road, where the pressures of business and the temptations of pleasure often collide. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, a time when the art of selling was as much about charm and charisma as it was about numbers and figures. It is a reminder that even the most disciplined of businessmen may, on occasion, let their guard down and indulge in the pleasures of the road.
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