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The Doctors Boy: Errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winters day
The Doctors Boy: Errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winters day. Coatless and gloveless and nose red from cold, he is a target for snowballs thrown by children who can play rather than work. Colour-printed engraving London 1866
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1866 Basket Child Children Cold Colour Printed Craft Doctor Labour Nose Play Season Target Thrown Winter Work Deliver Engalnd Errand Medicines Snowballs
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The Doctor's Boy - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Winter in Victorian Britain
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from 1866, titled "The Doctor's Boy: Errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winter's day" offers a poignant glimpse into the challenging life of a young child laborer. In this evocative scene set in London, England, we witness an errand boy braving the biting cold without a coat or gloves as he dutifully carries a basket filled with essential medicines. As snowflakes dance around him, the doctor's boy becomes an unwitting target for mischievous children who are fortunate enough to enjoy carefree play instead of bearing the weight of adult responsibilities. Their laughter echoes through the wintry streets as they hurl snowballs at their vulnerable counterpart. This color-printed engraving not only captures the stark contrast between childhood innocence and harsh reality but also serves as a reminder of societal inequalities that prevailed during this era. The redness of his nose reveals just how bitterly cold it is outside, emphasizing his vulnerability amidst unforgiving weather conditions. Through this powerful image, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the struggles faced by working-class children like him. It prompts us to reflect upon our own privileges and appreciate how far society has come since then.
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