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A Cool Customer. (1871?)
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A Cool Customer. (1871?)
A Cool Customer, (1871?). A tailor welcomes his customer. The customer offers the tailor a choice of payment methods, none of which will result in the customers account being paid. From Punch, or the London Charivari, 1871
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Media ID 14831528
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Charles Samuel Charles Samuel Keene Counter Customer Debt Dejected Dejection Disappointed Disappointment Heritage Image Partnership Keene Measurement Payment Tailor Tailors Shop Tape Measure
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In this intriguing 19th-century print titled "A Cool Customer" we are transported to a bustling tailor's shop. The scene captures the essence of frustration and disappointment as a well-dressed customer engages in an unusual transaction with the tailor. The customer, portrayed as a cool and confident individual, offers various payment methods to settle his account, yet none of them will result in actual payment. The image beautifully depicts the timeless concept of debt and occupation within the context of trade. The tailor, armed with his tape measure, welcomes the customer with anticipation but soon realizes that he won't be compensated for his craftsmanship. His dejected expression speaks volumes about the challenges faced by professionals in their daily lives. Rendered in monochrome black and white, this satirical engraving by Charles Samuel Keene showcases his exceptional talent for capturing human emotions through art. It serves as a reminder of how even centuries ago, people encountered difficulties when it came to financial transactions. As we delve into this heritage image partnership print from Punch or the London Charivari (1871), we can't help but ponder on our own encounters with similar situations today. This thought-provoking artwork invites us to reflect on both past and present experiences while appreciating Keene's artistic prowess.
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