Antique Framed Print : Two musical clowns on a Christmas card
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Two musical clowns on a Christmas card
Two musical clowns shaking hands on a Christmas card -- May Mirth and Music join hands this Christmastide. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14243402
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Bright Circus Clown Clowns Colours Enjoyment Entertainer Faces Fiddle Greeting Hands Mirth Musician Musicians Performer Pointed Pompom Ruff Shake Shaking Violin Musical
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 24.4cm x 21.2cm (9.6" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 right up to this delightful Victorian Christmas card image, featuring two jolly musical clowns, exchanging hearty handshakes under the twinkling lights of the holiday season. Dating back to the 1890s, this charming card is a testament to the enduring spirit of mirth and music that has long been synonymous with the festive period. The clowns, dressed in their vibrant and colourful costumes, don the quintessential ruff collars and pointed hats adorned with pompoms. Their painted faces, filled with exaggerated expressions of joy and amusement, add to the fun and enjoyment of the scene. As skilled entertainers and musicians, they each hold a violin or fiddle in their hands, their bows poised in mid-air, ready to create a melodic symphony that would surely bring cheer to all who heard it. This historical greeting card, with its bright and cheerful colours, is a reminder of the simple pleasures and shared moments of joy that have defined Christmastide for generations. The clowns' warm smiles and outstretched hands symbolize the coming together of friends and family during the holiday season, as well as the enduring power of music and laughter to bring people together. As we take a moment to appreciate the beauty and history of this image, let us be inspired by the spirit of mirth and music that it embodies, and may it remind us to cherish the moments of joy and connection that the holiday season brings.
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