Victorian Photography Cartoons from Punch magazine

A Poser! Mivvins (he doesn't "take" well) thought there was a chance for him, having heard that Partouche & Co "retain a staff of artists who are exclusively engaged in studying to impart an unconstrained grace of 'pose' and characteristic expression in the attitudes of their numerous sitters"! Artist (fixing M's hand, so as to show his diamond ring). "There, sir! 'Enery, bring the 'ead-rest! -- (M winces) -- Now, sir, fix the heyes, and imagine you're welcomin' a friend!!" [No! It was a failure! -- Mivvins doesn not "take" well.

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A Poser! Mivvins (he doesn't "take" well) thought there was a chance for him, having heard that Partouche & Co "retain a staff of artists who are exclusively engaged in studying to impart an unconstrained grace of 'pose' and characteristic expression in the attitudes of their numerous sitters"! Artist (fixing M's hand, so as to show his diamond ring). "There, sir! 'Enery, bring the 'ead-rest! -- (M winces) -- Now, sir, fix the heyes, and imagine you're welcomin' a friend!!" [No! It was a failure! -- Mivvins doesn not "take" well.