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Antique Framed Print : Fortune telling from tea leaves
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Fortune telling from tea leaves
While reason sleeps, Auntie tells her young nieces of the handsome strangers promised by their tea leaves. Date: 1851
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Media ID 14270769
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1851 Auntie Fortune Handsome Promised Reason Sleeps Strangers Telling Tells Nieces Paranormal
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 19.4cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1851, we find ourselves transported back in time to a cozy parlor where the fire crackles and the scent of freshly brewed tea fills the air. Two young girls, dressed in the fashion of the era, sit attentively before their aunt, who holds up a steaming teacup, its leaves swirling at the bottom. As reason and logic take a temporary leave, the aunt delves into the mystical world of fortune telling from tea leaves. The girls' wide eyes are fixed on their aunt's face, their expressions a mixture of excitement and trepidation. The older girl clutches a small handkerchief, while the younger one bites her lip, her curiosity piqued. The paranormal has always held a certain allure, and the prospect of uncovering hidden truths and secrets is too enticing to resist. The tea leaves, with their intricate patterns and shapes, are the keys to unlocking the girls' futures. Their aunt, a seasoned practitioner of this ancient art, interprets the signs and symbols, weaving tales of handsome strangers, unexpected journeys, and great fortune. The girls listen, spellbound, as their aunt's words paint vivid pictures of the adventures that await them. The fire casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, bathing the room in a soft, ethereal light. The clock on the mantel ticks away the minutes, but for these moments, time stands still. In the world of tea leaf reading, anything is possible, and the girls are captivated by the magic unfolding before their very eyes. This photograph, taken in 1851, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the mysteries of the paranormal held sway over the human imagination. It is a reminder of the power of storytelling, the allure of the unknown, and the enduring bond between aunt and niece.
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