Boy Smoking Cigarette
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Boy Smoking Cigarette
A young boy lights a cigarette in a park
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
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© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10133504
Cigarette Cigarettes Drugs Lights Tobacco
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a moment frozen in time - a young boy lighting a cigarette in a park back in 1916. The image is both striking and thought-provoking, as it offers a glimpse into the past when smoking was not only socially acceptable but even commonplace among children.
The innocence of youth juxtaposed with the act of smoking creates an unsettling contrast that raises questions about societal norms and attitudes towards tobacco use at the time. It serves as a stark reminder of how much our perceptions and understanding of smoking have evolved over the years.
In today's world, where smoking is widely recognized as harmful to health and heavily regulated, this image serves as a powerful historical artifact. It sheds light on a bygone era when cigarettes were not only freely available but also glamorized through advertising and popular culture.
As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the importance of educating future generations about the dangers of tobacco use and promoting healthier lifestyle choices. It serves as a poignant reminder that history should not be forgotten, but rather learned from so that we can continue to progress towards creating a smoke-free society for all.
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