Poster Print : The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes the Sweeps Wife.
circa 1910
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Media ID 14385951
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of vintage charm to your walls with our exquisite selection of poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring "The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This charming image, originally published by Chad Valley around 1910, depicts the Sweeps Wife character from the popular parlor game. With its captivating details and rich history, this vintage print is sure to make a stunning addition to any room in your home. Bring the elegance of the past into your present with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints.
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 40.6cm x 59.4cm (16" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming photograph, titled "Mrs. Grimes (Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs. Grimes the Sweeps Wife," captured in the late 1910s, offers a delightful glimpse into the domestic world of the past. The image features a woman, identified as Mrs. Grimes, engaged in a lively game of "The Round Game of Happy Families" with an unseen opponent. The game, which appears to be a variation of the classic card game "Happy Families," is spread out on the table before her, with various cards and a saucer of chips scattered about. Mrs. Grimes, dressed in an apron and a full skirt, exudes a sense of warmth and humor as she leans forward, her expression focused on the game. The room around her is filled with the trappings of home life: a clock with a swinging pendulum, a map on the wall, a door slightly ajar, and a brush and brushes on the floor, suggesting that she has just finished her sweeping chores. The chimney in the background hints at the importance of the chimney sweep trade, an occupation that was a common source of livelihood for many working-class families during this time. Despite the seriousness of the game, the overall tone of the photograph is lighthearted and playful. The title "Mrs. Grimes the Sweeps Wife" adds an additional layer of humor, as it suggests that the game is not just a pastime but a way for Mrs. Grimes to connect with her community and perhaps even flirtatiously challenge her husband or a neighbor. This photograph offers a charming and insightful look into the daily life and social interactions of the past, reminding us of the simple joys and challenges of domestic life in the 1910s.
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