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Irish Village Colleens, Franco-British Exhibition, London
Three Irish Village Colleens with a donkey and a spinning wheel at the Franco-British Exhibition, held at White City, West London. Date: 1908
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Media ID 7183401
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10527649
Cottage Donkey Franco Spinning Wheel Racial
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Irish Village Colleens" poster print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office decor. This vintage masterpiece, originally captured at the Franco-British Exhibition in London in 1908, showcases the charm of three Irish village women, effortlessly engaged in their traditional activities. The image features the women with a donkey and a spinning wheel, encapsulating the essence of rural Ireland during this era. This beautifully preserved, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for those who appreciate history, Irish culture, or the allure of bygone eras. Bring this enchanting piece into your space and let it tell a story of a time long past.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.6cm (23.4" x 15.2")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the essence of Ireland's rich cultural heritage, as showcased at the Franco-British Exhibition held in West London in 1908. The image features three Irish Village Colleens, dressed in traditional Edwardian attire, posing with a donkey and a spinning wheel. The setting is reminiscent of a quaint Irish cottage, complete with thatched roof and ivy-covered walls. The Colleens, young women of Ireland, were a popular attraction at the Exhibition, representing the racial types and traditional ways of life from both Ireland and Scotland. Their authentic costumes and engaging personalities drew large crowds, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. The presence of the donkey and spinning wheel further emphasizes the rural, agrarian nature of Irish life, as depicted in this photograph. The donkey, a common mode of transportation in rural areas, adds an authentic touch to the scene, while the spinning wheel symbolizes the importance of textile production in Irish society. The Franco-British Exhibition, held at White City, brought together the best of French and British culture, showcasing everything from art and industry to agriculture and traditional ways of life. This photograph of the Irish Village Colleens and their donkey and spinning wheel is a testament to the enduring appeal of Ireland's cultural traditions and the fascination they held for audiences in Edwardian Britain.
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