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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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Grooming Hands Manicure Marshall Nail Nails Oct19 Pampered Salon Snelgrove 1923 Manicurist Pampering
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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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