Julius Mendes Price’s London Types
June 29, 2024
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It is my delight to show these examples of London Types, designed and written by the celebrated war artist Julius Mendes Price and issued with Carreras Black Cat Cigarettes in 1919. These are among the favourites in my ever-growing collection of London Street Cries down through the ages. Almost all are men and some of these images – such as the cats’ meat man – are barely changed from earlier centuries, yet others – such as the telephone girl – are undeniably part of the modern world.
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“Catsmeat man”?
Catsmeat man? What does that mean?
I hope it means someone who was paid to feed strays.
That is what it means, isn’t it?
Bill, I don’t think you need worry too much that the cats meat man was selling the meat of dead cats, though I believe under starvation conditions this has been eaten by humans. Much more likely that he sold pet food to households who could afford to buy it in the days before mass marketing of bespoke tins and pouches. As to how often he or his customers gave away any leftovers to strays I can’t know!
Back in the mid 70s my sister worked for Rothmans tobacco company in their head office at Baker Street. They were promoting the Black Cat brand and had black paw prints put on the pavement running up to their front doors 🙂
He’s complimentary about all except the street musician. Perhaps wearing a uniform might help!