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Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp
1904
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Media ID 20614135
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Comparison Glamorous Holidaymaker Parasol Pier Saucy Seafront Shrimp Shrimps Slender Specimen Specimens Terminology
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the charm of the seaside into your home with our exquisite Seaside Specimens: The Saucy Shrimp poster print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning 1904 illustration captures the playful spirit of the shoreline, with a lively shrimp basking in the sun-kissed water. Add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your walls with this beautiful, high-quality print from Media Storehouse's extensive range of poster prints. Perfect for marine enthusiasts, home decorators, or anyone who loves the beauty of the sea, this print is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to your collection.
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 37.7cm x 59.4cm (14.8" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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