Bailiff very well treated
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Bailiff very well treated
Bailiff (who has been very well treated and settled with) - " Well good-bye, Sir. See you again soon, Sir, I ope!" Date: 1902
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Media ID 11574893
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bailiff Bailiffs Bowing Bows Character Client Collecting Collector Debt Gent Gentleman Grateful Money Paid Phil Settled Settling Study Thanking Treated 1902
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the moment of parting between a well-treated Bailiff and his grateful client in the Victorian era of 1902. The Bailiff, a collector of debts, stands tall and proud, clad in his formal attire, complete with a bowler hat and a coat adorned with insignia. His expression is one of satisfaction and contentment, a testament to the successful completion of his duties. The client, a gentleman in a suit and waistcoat, extends his hand in a generous offering, likely a payment for the debts collected. The Bailiff, with a warm smile and a respectful bow, acknowledges the payment with a heartfelt "Thank you, Sir. I hope we meet again soon, Sir." The atmosphere in the room is filled with an air of respect and civility, a reflection of the social norms of the time. The Bailiff, despite his profession, is treated with dignity and respect, a far cry from the negative stereotypes that have come to define the role of a Bailiff in modern society. This charming study offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical perspective on the role of Bailiffs during the Victorian era. It is a reminder of a time when debts were collected with a sense of decorum and respect, and when even the most unenviable of professions could command a certain level of dignity and respect.
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