Poster Print : Cabbie advises fat fare to prevent horse spying him
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Cabbie advises fat fare to prevent horse spying him
Hilarious cartoon by Phil May: " I want you to take me to St. Johns Wood, Cabbie" " All right, Sir, but would you mind getting in on the other side so as the old horse don t see yer." !!! Date: 1900
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Media ID 11574831
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cabbie Corpulent Driver Driving Fare Hilarious Joke Londoner Mocking Overweight Phil Prevent Rotund Taxi Wary Weighing Whip Witty
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection of poster prints: "Cabbie advises fat fare to prevent horse spying him" by Phil May. This hilarious and timeless cartoon, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any space craving a dose of wit and charm. Imagine the delight this quirky piece will bring to your office, living room, or any space in need of a good laugh. The classic scene of a cabbie outsmarting his horse will surely spark conversations and bring a smile to everyone's face. This high-quality poster print is part of our exclusive Media Storehouse range, ensuring you receive a vibrant, detailed, and long-lasting image that will brighten up your surroundings. Perfect for adding a touch of humor to your decor, this print is an excellent choice for any occasion. Order yours today and let the amusing story of the cabbie and his clever ploy to deceive his horse become a part of your daily life.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This delightful and witty cartoon by Phil May, published in 1900, captures the humorous interaction between a cabbie and his corpulent fare in old London town. The scene takes place on a bustling London street, with the cabbie, wearing his iconic cabby cap, standing next to his horse-drawn taxi. The passenger, who appears to be quite large and rotund, requests to be taken to St. John's Wood. The cabbie, ever the wit, advises the passenger to get in on the other side of the cab so that the old horse doesn't "see" him. The passenger, amused by the cabbie's quick reposte, obliges, and the cabbie whips up his horse and off they go. The cartoon is a testament to the rich wit and humor that was a part of London's social fabric in the early 1900s. The cabbie's clever advice to prevent the horse from "spying" the fare is a classic example of the clever banter and repartee that was a part of everyday life in London. The use of the word "spying" adds an element of mischief and mocking fun to the scene. The cartoon also highlights the importance of the cab industry in London's transport history. Horse-drawn taxis were a common sight on London's streets at the turn of the century, and the cabbies were an integral part of the city's transportation network. The cabbie's warning to the passenger to get on the other side of the cab to prevent the horse from seeing him is a reminder of the close relationship between the cabbies, their horses, and their passengers. Overall, this charming and humorous cartoon is a delightful snapshot of London life in the early 1900s and a reminder of the wit and humor that was a part of everyday life in the city.
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