Antique Framed Print : Family / Getting Married
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Family / Getting Married
Advice to young ladies about to be married - try sitting up for the milk a few nights, it is good practice
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Media ID 4317105
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10126020
Advice Arm Chair Clock Exhausted Good Married Milk Nights Practice Satirical Slumped
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.5cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the past with this charming and satirical image of a young bride receiving marital advice from her mother and grandmother. Circa 1910, the scene unfolds in a cozy parlor adorned with ornate wallpaper and an antique clock. The bride, dressed in her wedding gown and veil, sits wearily in an armchair, her arms resting on the arms of the chair, as if already feeling the weight of marital responsibilities. Her mother and grandmother, both wearing turn-of-the-century fashions, offer her a piece of advice that has been passed down through generations: "Try sitting up for the milk a few nights, it is good practice!" The comic expression on the faces of the older women suggests that they have been there and done that, while the young bride looks at them with a mixture of exhaustion and amusement. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 20th century, and the advice they received as they prepared to embark on the journey of marriage. The historical context of this photograph adds to its appeal, as it captures the essence of a bygone era. The attention to detail, from the intricate patterns on the wallpaper to the delicate lace on the bride's veil, transports us back in time and invites us to ponder the experiences and challenges of young brides in the early 1900s. This print makes for a delightful addition to any home decor, and is sure to spark conversation and laughter among family and friends. Whether displayed in a living room, dining room, or bedroom, it is a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape our lives today.
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