Policeman stops a man with cart
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Policeman stops a man with cart
" I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Some potentially illegal night manoeuvres are thwarted by a corpulent London Copper. I would like to believe that this scruffy chap is just down on his luck and taking his worldy possessions for a nightime stroll... Date: 1908
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Brush Brushes Canary Chairs Copper Hand Cart Holmes Homeless Issuing Nigh Time Notes Oliver Possessions Quote Thief Ticket Wendell Jotter
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph from 1908, a determined London policeman halts a man pushing a hand cart filled with his worldly possessions on a dimly lit street. The man, with disheveled hair and a scruffy appearance, seems surprised by the intervention. The policeman, a corpulent figure with a stern expression, issues a ticket or takes notes in his jotter, while the man looks on with a mixture of resignation and frustration. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the bustling city, with the faint outlines of chairs and other objects visible in the shadows. The man's cart, piled high with brushes, a canary cage, and other items, suggests that he may be a street sweeper or a street vendor. However, the policeman's presence raises suspicions that the man may be up to some potentially illegal nighttime maneuvers. As the man and his cart come to a halt, the words of Oliver Wendell Holmes, inscribed on the edge of the photograph, offer a poignant reflection on the human condition: "I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." This quote, which speaks to the importance of progress and resilience in the face of adversity, adds a thoughtful layer to the image and invites viewers to consider the complexities of the human experience. Despite the ambiguity of the situation, the photograph captures a moment of tension and drama on the streets of London over a century ago. The image, with its rich historical context and intriguing narrative, is a testament to the power of photography to transport us to another time and place.
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