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Disadvantages of a short cut. "I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time
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Disadvantages of a short cut. "I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time
Disadvantages of a short cut. " I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time! - but this short cut will soon bring me to her enchanting presence; and my appearance will fully compensate for the delay." A gentlemans clothes are soiled by the contents of a chamber pot chucked out of a shop door. Date: 1853
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In the bustling streets of the 1850s, a gentleman's pursuit of a shortcut through a crowded city leads him to an unexpected and unfortunate turn of events. In this image from 1853, a man, dressed in fine clothing, is seen stopping in his tracks as a chamber pot filled with foul-smelling contents is chucked out of a shop door, splashing him from head to toe. The gentleman's face is a picture of shock and disbelief as he realizes the extent of the damage to his pristine attire. He had promised his beloved Amelia a timely arrival, but this unlucky accident will surely make for a delayed and less-than-impressive entrance. The disadvantages of taking a short cut through the city streets were never more apparent than in this moment of misfortune. The gentleman's smart appearance, once a symbol of his posh status, is now ruined, leaving him to face the embarrassment of his delayed arrival. This humorous yet unfortunate scene is a reminder of the unexpected challenges that come with urban life in the 19th century.
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