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Irish Village Colleens, Franco-British Exhibition, London
Three Irish Village Colleens with a donkey and a spinning wheel at the Franco-British Exhibition, held at White City, West London. Date: 1908
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Media ID 7183401
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Cottage Donkey Franco Spinning Wheel Racial
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the enchanting Irish Village Colleens greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This charming design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to the Franco-British Exhibition held in London in 1908. Featuring three Irish village women in traditional attire, they engage in the timeless activities of spinning and tending to a donkey. This captivating image is sure to bring a touch of old-world charm to any correspondence. The perfect card for those who appreciate history and the beauty of tradition. Send a piece of the past with our Irish Village Colleens greeting cards.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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.
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This photograph captures the essence of Ireland's rich cultural heritage, as showcased at the Franco-British Exhibition held in West London in 1908. The image features three Irish Village Colleens, dressed in traditional Edwardian attire, posing with a donkey and a spinning wheel. The setting is reminiscent of a quaint Irish cottage, complete with thatched roof and ivy-covered walls. The Colleens, young women of Ireland, were a popular attraction at the Exhibition, representing the racial types and traditional ways of life from both Ireland and Scotland. Their authentic costumes and engaging personalities drew large crowds, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. The presence of the donkey and spinning wheel further emphasizes the rural, agrarian nature of Irish life, as depicted in this photograph. The donkey, a common mode of transportation in rural areas, adds an authentic touch to the scene, while the spinning wheel symbolizes the importance of textile production in Irish society. The Franco-British Exhibition, held at White City, brought together the best of French and British culture, showcasing everything from art and industry to agriculture and traditional ways of life. This photograph of the Irish Village Colleens and their donkey and spinning wheel is a testament to the enduring appeal of Ireland's cultural traditions and the fascination they held for audiences in Edwardian Britain.
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