Boy Riding a Pet Pig

1914

🐷 This unusual and heartwarming image, taken in 1914, shows a young boy confidently astride his pet pig, complete with reins and saddle, while a donkey looks on nearby. Such eccentric displays were not entirely uncommon in Edwardian England, where novelty pets and quirky amusements were part of the upper-class domestic charm.

👒 The man beside the boy appears to be a chauffeur or footman, a common figure in households of the time, especially just before the outbreak of World War I, which would dramatically reshape British society.

📅 Historical Note
In August 1914, Britain entered the First World War. While life would soon be dominated by uncertainty and loss, this photograph preserves a fleeting moment of innocence and rural whimsy on the eve of a global conflict.

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