Antique Framed Print : Wwi / Fig Leaf Fashion
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Wwi / Fig Leaf Fashion
With the shortages in France, this illustration speculates that the summer fashion may have to be fig leaves
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Media ID 4329215
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10095394
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 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" 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
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online transports us back to the tumultuous times of World War I, where shortages in France forced people to get creative with their fashion choices. The illustration speculates that due to the scarcity of materials during the war, summer fashion may have had to resort to fig leaves as a form of clothing.
The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the resourcefulness and resilience of individuals during such challenging historical events. It serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by those on the home front, where everyday luxuries were replaced with necessities for survival.
The intricate details in this illustration showcase not only the artistic talent behind it but also offer insight into how people adapted to difficult circumstances during wartime. The use of fig leaves as a garment symbolizes both practicality and ingenuity in finding solutions amidst adversity.
As we reflect on this piece, we are reminded of the impact that war has on all aspects of society, including something as seemingly trivial as fashion. It is a poignant reminder of how history shapes our lives and influences even the most mundane aspects of our existence.
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