'A Foolish and a Betting Man' and 'A Wise and a Better Man', 1852. Artist: Unknown

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'A Foolish and a Betting Man' and 'A Wise and a Better Man', 1852. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1852) on the folly and profligacy of smoking and betting contrasted with the wisdom and prudence of saving.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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