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LL/125413
1882, 12 February
A French dandy went to a photographer…

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Internet - Original source ill-defined
1888 Feb 12 Brenham Daily Banner
 
A French dandy went to a photographer to get his picture taken. When the job was done he refused to pay, on the ground that the picture did not look like him, and he left the establishment. Next morning he passed by the place and saw his picture hanging in the showcase, and under it were the startling words in big letters :The biggest fool in the whole town." He rushed into the store and abused the photographer. "But, my dear sir," said the latter, "since the picture doesn't resemble you, what in the world are you complaining about.---
 
(Alan Griffiths, 8 February 2023) I'm indebted to Kevin Mackey for bringing this to my attention.
 
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