Tinker, Tailor playing card - Beggarman
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Tinker, Tailor playing card - Beggarman
Tinker, Tailor playing card - Beggarman, Tired Tim.
20th century
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Beggar Begging Tailor Tinker Tired Games
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage photograph features a young boy, likely no older than ten years old, portraying the 'Beggarman' or 'Beg' character from the classic English card game, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor. Dressed in tattered clothing and a tattered hat, the boy's expression conveys a sense of weariness and fatigue, as if he has spent long hours begging for scraps or work. The image captures the essence of childhood poverty and resilience during the 20th century. The Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor game is a traditional English rhyming game that involves the players taking turns to call out one of the four professions, and the last one to correctly guess the profession called out is 'out'. The Beggarman is one of the four professions, and the boy in the photograph embodies the character perfectly. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and the hardships faced by children during this era. It also showcases the unique and intriguing history of traditional English games and their cultural significance.
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