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Angela Martin (aged 22) knits and reads while sitting in a bottle
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Angela Martin (aged 22) knits and reads while sitting in a bottle
Angela Martin (aged 22) knits and reads while sitting in a bottle, in the shop window of a furniture store in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. 23rd October 1957
Ernest Chapman
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
DM J6786
Media ID 21760921
© Mirrorpix
1957 Bottle Greater Manchester Inside Lancashire Marketing Publicity Retail Shop Shops Window Rochdale
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In this print captured by Ernest Chapman, we are transported back to the vibrant streets of Rochdale, Greater Manchester in 1957. The shop window of a local furniture store becomes an unexpected stage for Angela Martin, a young woman with a flair for both knitting and literature. At the tender age of 22, Angela finds solace and joy as she sits comfortably inside a bottle, engrossed in her two beloved pastimes. With Lancashire's charm filling the air, passersby cannot help but stop and admire this whimsical scene. As Angela skillfully maneuvers her knitting needles through colorful threads, her eyes remain fixed on the pages of her book. It is as if time stands still within that glass enclosure - a moment frozen forever in history. This photograph not only captures Angela's unique talents but also serves as an ingenious marketing strategy for the furniture store. Its clever placement in their shop window undoubtedly draws attention from curious onlookers who can't resist peeking into this peculiar spectacle. Chapman's lens has beautifully preserved this snapshot of humor and creativity from the 20th century. It reminds us that even amidst our daily routines or mundane surroundings, there is always room for imagination and self-expression – whether it be through crafting or diving into worlds found within books.
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