Street Urchin offers appraisal of passing pretty lady

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Street Urchin offers appraisal of passing pretty lady

The London Street Urchin (to companion over the way) - " Ow would that suit yer, Bill?". A young scamp offering an honest appraisal to his pal of a passing well-dressed and affluent pretty young lady, taking he miniature pooch for walkies. Date: 1898

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

1898 Attention Brush Calling Distinctions Dustman Dustpan Heeled Horrified League Londoners Mate Phil Pointing Scamp Shawl System Taking Unwelcome Urchin Walk Walkies Wary Appraisal Appraising

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1898, captures a moment of playful banter between two London street urchins as they assess the beauty of a passing well-dressed young lady. The younger scamp, with a mischievous grin, offers his opinion to his companion, "Ow would that suit yer, Bill?" as they watch the elegant woman take her miniature pooch for a walk. The scene unfolds on the bustling pavements of London, where the class distinctions of the time are vividly on display. The urchin, dressed in tattered clothes and wearing a dustpan and brush as a makeshift hat, is a stark contrast to the woman in her fine shawl and heeled shoes. The urchin's companion, also dressed in working-class attire, appears wary and horrified at the unwelcome attention their conversation has drawn. The woman, oblivious to the scene unfolding behind her, continues her leisurely walk, her beauty and grace a stark reminder of the social divide that existed in London at the time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of Londoners during the late 19th century, a time of great change and social upheaval. The urchins, with their scallywag antics and streetwise banter, represent a world far removed from the affluent and elegant women who graced the city's streets. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex social system that existed in London, where the lines between the haves and have-nots were clearly defined, and where the simple pleasures of life, such as the admiration of a pretty lady, could be found even in the most unexpected places.

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