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Anywhere to escape from the wife
Wife (to Lion Tamer who has been out late) - " You Coward!" Date: 1892
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Anywhere to Escape from the Wife: A Humorous Take on Marital Unhappiness in the Late 1800s" This intriguing photograph, dated 1892, captures a moment of comic relief in an otherwise difficult relationship. The image shows a lion tamer, Phil, attempting to hide from his disapproving wife as she angrily points a finger at him, her expression a mix of frustration and fear. The lion tamer, with a top hat in hand and a bottle of alcohol discarded nearby, looks terrified as he tries to sneak past the open cage of a fierce lion. The scene is set in a zoo or circus, with the dangerous and exotic atmosphere adding to the tension. The wife's accusatory words, "You Coward!", hang heavy in the air as Phil takes a risk, knowing full well the danger he is putting himself in. The lion, with its fierce gaze and bared teeth, seems to be a metaphor for the terrifying and unpredictable nature of marital unhappiness. Despite the dark and humorous subject matter, the photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of relationships in the late 1800s. The use of humor to address difficult topics was a common coping mechanism during this time, and this image is a testament to the enduring power of laughter to lighten the load. The photograph is a reminder that even in the most trying of circumstances, there can be moments of levity and relief. And while the image may be a work of historical fiction, it is not hard to imagine that similar scenes played out in real life during this era. Overall, this photograph is a unique and entertaining addition to the annals of relationship history.
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