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BILLIARD PLAYER. 1842
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BILLIARD PLAYER. 1842
A billiard player leans on the table with his cue Date: 1842
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1840s 1842 Billiard Billiards Leans Player Players Waistcoat Games
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A Billiard Player, 1842 This image, captured in 1842, showcases a gentleman engrossed in the art of billiards. The man, dressed in the fashionable attire of the Victorian era, wears a crisp waistcoat and a confident expression as he leans over the green baize-covered billiard table. His cue is poised at the ready, the tip hovering just above the white ball, as if on the brink of making contact. Billiards, a popular pastime among the upper classes during the 1800s, was considered a gentleman's game. The game required skill, precision, and a certain level of refinement, making it an ideal activity for social gatherings and private clubs. The billiard room was often seen as a space for relaxation and camaraderie, where men could engage in friendly competition and enjoy a drink or a cigar. The intricately designed billiard table in the background of the photograph is a testament to the game's popularity and the wealth of its players. The table's green felt surface, carefully maintained and meticulously crafted, reflects the attention to detail and the pride taken in the game. The photograph, with its sharp focus on the billiard player and the atmospheric lighting, transports us back to the 1840s and invites us to witness a moment of quiet concentration and determination. The man's intense gaze and the stillness of the scene create a sense of anticipation, as if we are holding our breath, waiting to see the outcome of his next move. This image offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a window into the world of Victorian billiards and the men who played it.
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