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Old maid with cat on a comic greetings card
Old maid with cat on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1860s
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Media ID 23074712
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Appearance Cats Maid Purple Ridicule Ugly Verse Ageism
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Add a touch of whimsy to your home décor with our Old Maid with Cat Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming comic greetings card image, dating back to the 1860s, features an old maid playfully interacting with her feline friend. The vintage illustration is sure to bring a smile to your face and add character to any room. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints are carefully produced using archival-quality materials, ensuring your print remains vibrant and beautiful for years to come. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your home.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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A Charming Victorian Moment: Old Maid with Cat on Comic Greetings Card, Circa 1860s Step back in time with this delightful Victorian-era greetings card featuring an old maid in an elegant purple dress, proudly holding a feline companion on her lap. The playful and humorous illustration, dating back to the 1860s, showcases the quirky sense of humor prevalent during this period. The old maid, with her wrinkled appearance and graying hair, is a common stereotype from the Victorian era, often used to poke fun at the aging process and the perceived loss of youth and beauty. However, in this charming depiction, she is not portrayed as a pitiful or ugly figure, but rather as a content and happy woman, enjoying the company of her beloved pet cat. The cat, with its mischievous expression and playful pose, adds an element of amusement to the scene, further emphasizing the light-hearted and comic nature of the card. The intricate details of the old maid's dress and the elegant folds of her skirt showcase the high-quality craftsmanship of Victorian-era greetings cards. The verse on the card reads: "An Old Maid with a Purple Dress, And a Cat on her Lap to caress, Sits contented, and feels no less, Than a Queen in her royal dress." This charming card offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique sense of humor and artistic style of the Victorian era. Despite the potential for ageism and misogyny in the old maid stereotype, this card celebrates the joy and companionship found in the simple pleasures of life, regardless of age or appearance.
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