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Travelling Salesman failing to keep his expenses down
A travelling Salesman (for Sweatem, Grand & Co.) is spectacularly failing to keep his expenses down! He is piling through the whiskey, occupying a private room, wining and dining a pretty girl and partaking of a Champagne supper. The waiter is now arriving with the bill... Date: 1910
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Media ID 18073436
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arriving Bill Champagne Cost Dining Drunk Eating Eats Entertaining Expense Expensive Failing Money Private Salesman Supper Travelling Waiter Whiskey Expenses Partaking Wining
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Add a touch of humor to your walls with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of a mischievous Travelling Salesman, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. This eye-catching print showcases the Salesman's unabashed indulgence in fine spirits, bringing a lively and playful energy to any space. Our high-quality metal prints are known for their vibrant colors, rich textures, and long-lasting durability. Elevate your decor and add a unique conversation starter to your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this intriguing photograph from 1910, a weary yet merrily indulgent travelling salesman, representing the esteemed firm of Sweatem, Grand & Co., is seen living it up in an expensive establishment. Surrounded by the luxurious trappings of a private room, he raises a glass of whiskey in hand, his face flushed with the effects of alcohol. A pretty young woman, likely an acquaintance or perhaps a client, sits across from him, her own glass of wine in hand, as they share a moment of camaraderie. The scene is set with an extravagant feast, including a platter of fine meats and an array of delectable dishes, evidence of a champagne supper that has no doubt added significantly to the salesman's tab. As the evening wears on, the waiter approaches the table, bearing the inevitable bill. The salesman's expression suggests a momentary pause, perhaps a realization of the financial consequences of his indulgences. Yet, the promise of closing a deal or the allure of the moment may be too strong to resist. The photograph captures a fleeting moment of excess, a snapshot of a salesman's life on the road, where the pressures of business and the temptations of pleasure often collide. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, a time when the art of selling was as much about charm and charisma as it was about numbers and figures. It is a reminder that even the most disciplined of businessmen may, on occasion, let their guard down and indulge in the pleasures of the road.
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