Edwardian couple embracing
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Edwardian couple embracing
Edwardian lady parting from her lover with her cases and baggage. Date: circa 1904
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Media ID 14349498
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative Edwardian photograph captures the tender moment of farewell between a loving couple as she prepares to depart. Dressed in the height of fashion from the early 1900s, the elegant lady is seen embracing her partner with a tearful expression, while he holds her gently by the waist. Her voluminous skirt and intricately detailed hat are reminiscent of the opulence and grace of the era. In her hands, she clutches a small suitcase and a large leather bag, filled with her belongings for the journey ahead. The couple's emotional connection is palpable, as they share a last kiss and a lingering gaze, knowing that their separation will be a long one. The backdrop of the scene is a quaint French street, with cobblestones and quaint buildings adding to the romantic ambiance. The Edwardian period, which spanned from 1901 to 1910, was a time of great social and cultural change. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human emotions that transcend time, as well as the elegance and beauty of the era. The image invites us to imagine the story behind the couple's separation, and the anticipation and excitement that await them in their respective futures.
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