The unfortunate Tailor (see above) was a music hall production by Sam Cowell. The old saying 'Nine tailors make a man' more or less sums up the attitude towards a noble profession. Various professions provoke the same reaction in this day and age. Banker-Traffic Warden- Bailiff- Debt Collector Lawyer etc. There are several Traditional songs about immoral lawyers, and one springs to mind about Bailiffs 'The Devil and Bailiff McGlynn'. The poor old tailor gets more than his fair share of invectives. Not convinced by the rhyme theory I am afraid.