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Cartoon, Henry Irving and Harry Hart
Cartoon, Henry Irving, theatre manager, and Harry Hart, nicknamed the " Happy Hebrew", music hall manager, commenting on how the International Health Exhibition in South Kensington is taking away their audiences.
1884
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1884 Bryan Business Cigar Entracte Harry Hart Health Hebrew Irving Jewish Manager Nickname Whiskers
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step into the captivating world of turn-of-the-century entertainment with our exquisite print from Media Storehouse's collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. This charming cartoon captures the essence of an intriguing conversation between two legendary figures: Henry Irving, the revered theatre manager, and Harry Hart, affectionately known as the 'Happy Hebrew,' music hall manager. As they comment on the International Health Exhibition in South Kensington, their lively banter encapsulates the spirit of the era. Add this delightful piece of history to your home or office space and let the laughter and intrigue of the past live on.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this humorous cartoon from August 1884, published in the satirical magazine "Entracte," two prominent figures of the London entertainment scene, Henry Irving, the renowned theatre manager, and Harry Hart, affectionately known as the "Happy Hebrew" or "Harry the Jew," exchange concerns over the impact of the recently opened International Health Exhibition in South Kensington on their respective businesses. Irving, dressed in formal attire and wearing a top hat, smokes a cigar with a serious expression, while Hart, seated next to him, sports a bushy beard and whiskers, and holds a hat in his hand. Hart, a popular music hall manager, looks worried and jokingly comments, "I'm afraid, Mr. Irving, that the International Health Exhibition is going to put us both out of business!" The cartoonist cleverly employs the use of stereotypes and humor to highlight the contrasting personalities and roles of these two influential men in the London entertainment industry. Irving, the distinguished theatre manager, represents high culture and serious art, while Hart, the music hall manager, symbolizes popular entertainment and amusement. The International Health Exhibition, which showcased the latest advancements in medical technology and public health, attracted large crowds during the summer of 1884. The cartoonist uses this event as a backdrop to explore the competitive nature of the entertainment industry and the challenges faced by these two men in maintaining their audiences. This cartoon offers a unique glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of Victorian London, where high and low forms of entertainment coexisted and competed for the public's attention.
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