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The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from.
1929
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Media ID 14405137
© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Amusing Anger Assistant Bateman Customer Customers Fabric Fabrics Frustration Fury Haberdashery Loses Material Patience Retail Sep16 Shopping Temper
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience the wit and humor of British satirical artist H.M. Bateman with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intricately detailed puzzle features the iconic comic strip "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper," published in 1929 by the Illustrated London News (ILN) and Mary Evans Picture Library. Join the delightful chaos as a shop assistant reaches his breaking point, bringing out roll after roll of fabric for an overly demanding customer. Solve the puzzle pieces to unveil the humorous scene and add a touch of vintage charm to your home or office.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this classic cartoon by H.M. Bateman, titled "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper," we witness a moment of uncontrollable frustration and anger in a bustling haberdashery shop from 1929. The scene unfolds as a shop assistant, with a look of sheer exasperation on his face, stands before a demanding customer, surrounded by an avalanche of fabric rolls. The customer, with a smug expression, points to yet another roll, seemingly unfazed by the chaos that has ensued. The assistant's patience, once unyielding, has now reached its breaking point. With a mighty roar, he lets out a primal scream, sending the fabric rolls tumbling down like dominos. The shoppers around them pause in shock, their expressions a mix of surprise and amusement. The assistant's fury is palpable, but there's a hint of dark humor in the situation. Bateman's masterful use of exaggerated body language and facial expressions adds to the comedic effect of the scene. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by shop assistants in the retail industry, especially during the busy holiday season. It also highlights the importance of patience and understanding when dealing with difficult customers. Despite the anger and frustration, there's a sense of relief and release in the assistant's outburst. It's a moment of raw emotion that resonates with us all, making "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper" a timeless and humorous piece of social commentary.
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