Glass Place Mat : Priest directed to find a Scotsmans late business partner
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Priest directed to find a Scotsmans late business partner
Priest directed to find a Scotsmans late business partner. Parson (to Mr MacDougal) - " ! want to see Mr Thompson, please." Macdougal (who was not on the best of terms with his partner lately deceased) - " Awell, ye maun gang tae Heil." !!! Date: 1892
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Media ID 11575309
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1892 Blunt Business Clergy Deceased Hell Partner Partners Partnership Phil Priest Recently Regional Remark Scotsman Silly Stereotype Stereotypical Tartan Thompson Truth Unfortunate Vicar
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.3cm x 25.4cm (5.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from 1892, a stern-faced priest, clad in full clergy attire, stands before a gruff Scotsman named MacDougal. The scene unfolds in the quaint, rustic setting of Scotland, with the cool autumn breeze rustling the leaves and the sun casting long shadows. The priest, with his serious expression and furrowed brow, has come to MacDougal with a request. "I want to see Mr. Thompson, please," he says, his tone firm and resolute. MacDougal, a burly Scotsman with a thick accent and a tartan cap, responds bluntly, "Awell, ye maun gang tae Heil." The exchange between the two men is filled with a subtle humor that belies the seriousness of the situation. Thompson, MacDougal's late business partner, had recently passed away, and the unfortunate turn of events had put a strain on their already tenuous partnership. The priest's visit to MacDougal's humble abode is likely a matter of settling affairs and providing spiritual comfort to the grieving Scotsman. Despite the somber context, the photograph captures a moment of levity and regional charm. The use of stereotypical costumes, such as the priest's clergy garb and MacDougal's tartan attire, adds to the quaintness and humor of the scene. The photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of people and their unique interactions during a time when Scotland's rich history was being shaped.
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