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Manicure, 1923
During a busy day of shopping, a lady stops at Marshall and Snelgrove for a much-needed manicure. Date: 1923
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Media ID 23273608
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Grooming Hands Manicure Marshall Nail Nails Oct19 Pampered Salon Snelgrove 1923 Manicurist Pampering
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Bring a touch of vintage elegance to your greetings with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range. This beautifully detailed image, "Manicure, 1923" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment of relaxation and self-care in a bustling 1920s department store. Picture a lady, amidst the chaos of shopping, taking a moment to pamper herself with a manicure at Marshall and Snelgrove. Each card in this collection is a work of art, perfect for special occasions or just to brighten someone's day. Add a personal message and send a piece of history straight to their doorstep.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.7cm x 21cm (11.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29.7cm x 42cm (11.7" x 16.5")
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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1. Title: A Moment of Reprieve: A 1920s Lady's Manicure at Marshall and Snelgrove, 1923 2. Description: Amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy shopping day in the roaring twenties, a stylish and elegantly dressed woman takes a moment for herself at Marshall and Snelgrove's salon. The year is 1923, and the era's emphasis on glamour and self-care is evident in this image. 3. Context: The 1920s, also known as the "Jazz Age," was a time of great social and cultural change. Women, in particular, embraced newfound freedoms and sought to express their individuality through fashion, beauty, and personal grooming. A manicure was an essential part of any woman's beauty routine, and Marshall and Snelgrove's salon was the place to go for a pampering experience. 4. Composition: The photograph captures the lady's hands resting on the armrest of the manicure chair, her eyes closed in relaxation as her manicurist expertly tends to her nails. The manicurist, dressed in a crisp white uniform, carefully files and shapes each nail, ensuring a perfect finish. The salon's decor is elegant and refined, with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and soft lighting creating an inviting atmosphere. 5. Details: The woman's outfit, consisting of a fashionable flapper dress and intricately beaded headpiece, speaks to the era's trend towards bold, eye-catching fashion. Her expression of contentment and the manicurist's focused attention to detail convey the importance of this moment of self-care and indulgence in the midst of a hectic day. 6. Conclusion: This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when a manicure was more than just a beauty treatment – it was an essential part of a woman's routine for self-care, relaxation, and self-expression. The image encapsulates the spirit of the 1920s and the enduring allure of a well-deserved moment of pampering.
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