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L'Assiette au Beurre Drawing - Aircraft Salesperson

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  • Four people can be seen through the wings of a biplane, standing behind it. Two of the people are turned toward each other, one dressed in a top hat and the other in a suit. The suited man points at the man in the top hat.
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    A humorous drawing by Grandjouan from L'Assiette au Beurre of a salesman speaking to a wealthy older gentleman. The caption reads:

    "Le vendeur. -- Remarquez que c'est meilleur marché qu'une auto, et plus rapide... L'acheteur. -- Pour les héritiers."

    [Salesman: "Note that it's cheaper than a car, and faster..." The buyer: "For the heirs."]

    "Les Aéroplanes," issue No. 398 of the French satirical periodical "L'Assiette au Beurre," 14 November 1908, page 540.

  • Four people can be seen through the wings of a biplane, standing behind it. Two of the people are turned toward each other, one dressed in a top hat and the other in a suit. The suited man points at the man in the top hat.

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