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Street music: A street singer, 1857
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Street music: A street singer, 1857
A passing child shows charity to an old street singer, placing money in his hat in appreciation for his music. Date: 1857
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1850s 1857 Appreciation Ballad Busk Busker Busking Charity Money Musician Passing Performance Performer Running Sing Singer Sings Song Musical
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This evocative image captures a heartwarming moment of connection and kindness during a Victorian-era street performance. Dressed in the traditional attire of a busker, complete with a worn hat for collecting donations, the old singer passionately sings a ballad, his expressive face and animated gestures fully engrossed in the music. In the crowd, a young child, dressed in the fashionable clothing of the time, pauses in his playful running to show appreciation for the music. With a tender touch, he reaches into his pocket and places a coin into the singer's hat. The simple act of charity speaks volumes about the power of music to bring people together, transcending age, social status, and circumstance. The scene is set against the backdrop of the bustling street, with onlookers in the background, adding to the sense of community and shared experience. This poignant photograph, taken in 1857, is a beautiful reminder of the enduring human connection to music and the generosity of the human spirit.
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