Premium Framed Print : The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes
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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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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.1cm x 39.6cm (10.7" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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