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Getting their dead pet dog stuffed
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Getting their dead pet dog stuffed
Conversation overhead by sympathetic Old Lady " I ear your Billys dead, when are you goin tr bury im?" " We aint goin to bury im, we re goin ter ave im stuffed." Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 11575143
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bulldog Burial Concerned Conversation Dead Deceased Disagree Kindly Phil Stuff Stuffed Stuffing Suggesting Sympathetic Taxidermist Taxidermy
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In this intriguing and humorous photograph from the 1890s, two boys, one holding a dead bulldog, are engaged in a conversation with a kindly old woman. The woman, with a concerned and sympathetic expression, asks, "I hear your Billy's dead, when are you going to bury him?" The boys, in disagreement, reply, "We ain't goin' to bury him, we're goin' ter have him stuffed." The image captures the moment of surprise and curiosity from the old woman as she overhears the boys' unconventional plan for their deceased pet. The boys' nonchalant attitude towards the loss of their pet and their decision to have him stuffed instead of buried was a common practice during the Victorian era, particularly for those who could afford it. The photograph, which has a cartoon-like quality, adds to the light-hearted and humorous tone of the scene. The taxidermist and his workshop were often depicted in a comical way during this time, making the image even more amusing. The presence of the old woman, with her traditional Victorian attire and her expression of concern, adds a sense of historical context to the image. The photograph, which is now a print, was likely displayed on a wall as a conversation piece or a reminder of a cherished memory. The image not only captures a moment in time but also provides a glimpse into the unique customs and practices of the Victorian era. The photograph's ability to evoke emotions and spark curiosity makes it a fascinating piece of history.
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