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Good Travelling Companions
An illustrated page from a catalogue for the Ideal Homes Exhibition held at Olympia in 1936, the scene shows a young woman and a man sat in a train, reading magazines and newspapers, with others discarded on the seat and floor. Date: circa 1936
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Companions Discarded Floor Good Held Homes Ideal Magazines Newspapers Olympia Seat Travelling 1936
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Step into the past with this enchanting illustration from the Ideal Homes Exhibition catalogue held at Olympia in 1936. The scene depicts the simple pleasure of travelling by train, as a young woman and a man sit companionably together, engrossed in their reading material. The woman, dressed in a stylish yet practical travel outfit, leans over to share an article from her magazine with her companion. He, in turn, glances up from his newspaper to offer her a smile. The train carriage is filled with the detritus of their journey - discarded magazines and newspapers litter the seat and floor, testament to their shared enjoyment of the written word. The atmosphere is one of comfortable contentment, as the pair make the most of their time together on this journey. This charming illustration captures the essence of good travelling companions - those who make even the most mundane of journeys more enjoyable through the simple act of sharing experiences and interests. The date, circa 1936, places this scene in an era of optimism and progress, as the world prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future. The Ideal Homes Exhibition was a popular event in the interwar period, showcasing the latest innovations in home design and technology. This illustration, from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the simple pleasures of travel and companionship held great appeal.
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