Poster Print : The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps the Milkmans Wife.
circa 1910
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Media ID 14385953
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Bucket Chad Dairy Families Milk Milkman Milkmen Pail Pump Pumping Pumps Games
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a touch of nostalgia to your home with our exquisite selection of poster prints from the Media Storehouse range. This charming piece features "The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs. Pumps" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to circa 1910, this delightful image of Chad Valley's "Mrs. Pumps, the Milkman's Wife," is a captivating addition to any room. Immerse yourself in the past with this beautiful, high-quality print that is sure to become a cherished part of your decor. Order now and step back in time with Media Storehouse.
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 vintage photograph captures the essence of a simple yet engaging pastime enjoyed by a group of women during the early 1910s. Titled "Mrs. Pumps (Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs. Pumps the Milkman's Wife," the image portrays a lively scene of women gathered around a table, intently focused on their cards as they play a game of 'The Round Game of Happy Families.' The setting is a cozy, sunlit room, filled with the warmth of camaraderie and the comforting aroma of fresh milk. In the foreground, we see a woman, dressed in a traditional working-class attire, sitting at the table and skillfully maneuvering her cards. Her expression is serious, yet her posture is relaxed, suggesting a sense of enjoyment and competition. Behind her, other women lean in, their faces animated with excitement and concentration. Some hold their cards close to their chests, while others exchange glances and gestures, strategizing their next moves. The table is adorned with an array of items related to their daily lives – a wooden milk pail and bucket, a churn, and various cards spread out before them. The presence of these items underscores the connection between their work and leisure activities, highlighting the importance of community and shared experiences. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class women during the 1910s, a time when the roles of women were beginning to shift, and the simple pleasures of life, such as playing cards with friends, provided a welcome respite from the daily grind.
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