Snap Playing Card - Cats Meat
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Snap Playing Card - Cats Meat
Snap Playing Card - Cats Meat, man with wheelbarrow.
circa 1900s
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Cats Meat Snap Wheelbarrow Games
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures the essence of an Edwardian era pastime, with a man intently focused on his game of Snap, played with Cats Meat playing cards. The scene unfolds on a quiet street, where the man, dressed in turn-of-the-century attire, pushes a wheelbarrow filled with various items. Among them, a platter of Cats Meat playing cards is balanced precariously, indicating that the game is about to begin. The Cats Meat playing cards, a popular variation of the traditional deck, were named for their distinctive design featuring cats' heads as the face cards. The name does not refer to actual cat meat, but rather the term "cat's meat" was a common expression in the late 1800s and early 1900s, meaning something that was particularly appealing or desirable. The man's intense concentration on the game is palpable, as he carefully selects a card from the deck in his hand. The wheelbarrow, filled with various items, serves as both a table and a prop, adding to the unique setting of this vintage photograph. The image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the simplicity and charm of an Edwardian pastime enjoyed by men on the streets of the early 1900s.
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