Street music: An itinerant piper, 1831
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Street music: An itinerant piper, 1831
Getting Cash for notes -an itinerant piper recieves a donation from women on their doorstep. Date: 1831
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1830s 1831 Appreciation Cash Charity Country Side Donation Door Step Feeding Itinerant Kilt Nomad Notes Pigs Piper Rustic Travelling Musical
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An Itinerant Piper Receives a Donation, 1831 This evocative image captures the moment of charitable giving in a rural Scottish community during the 1830s. An itinerant piper, dressed in full Highland regalia, stands at the doorstep of a humble cottage, as women of the household extend a gesture of appreciation and support. The piper, a nomadic musician, travels from place to place, sharing his musical talents and relying on the kindness of strangers for sustenance. The scene exudes a sense of rustic charm, with the verdant countryside stretching out in the background and a pig feeding in the foreground, adding to the idyllic rural setting. The women, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, offer the piper a few coins, known as 'pigs' or 'notes', as a token of gratitude for his music and entertainment. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the power of music to bring people together, even in the most simple and humble of settings. The piper's itinerant lifestyle, while challenging, is met with warmth and generosity, highlighting the enduring spirit of kindness and compassion that exists in even the most remote corners of the world.
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