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Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp
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Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp
1904
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Comparison Glamorous Holidaymaker Parasol Pier Saucy Seafront Shrimp Shrimps Slender Specimen Specimens Terminology
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Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp (1904) - A Captivating Comparison of Pink Slender Shrimps and Holidaymakers at the Seaside Step back in time to the early 1900s and join us on a journey to the British seaside, where the sun, sea, and sand beckoned holidaymakers in search of relaxation and rejuvenation. In this charming photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, titled "Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp," we are treated to a delightful scene of pink, slender shrimps displayed alongside glamorous and pretty women, all adorned in their finest holiday attire. The women, dressed in elegant hats, parasols, and flowing costumes, engage in a playful comparison of their slender figures with the shrimps, displayed in a glass case on the seafront. The saucy shrimp, with their rosy hue and elongated bodies, seem to mock the women's attempts to outdo one another in terms of elegance and beauty. The pier in the background adds to the sense of excitement and adventure that came with a day at the seaside during this era. This photograph, taken in 1904, offers a fascinating glimpse into the terminology and social customs of the time. The use of the term "specimens" to describe the shrimps adds a scientific and almost clinical air to the scene, while the women's "saucy" behavior and "saucy" shrimp moniker suggest a sense of mischief and fun. Overall, "Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp" is a delightful reminder of a bygone era, when the simple pleasures of the seaside were enough to bring joy and wonder to the lives of holidaymakers.
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