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Fine Art Print : SHOPPING FOR BONNETS
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SHOPPING FOR BONNETS
Judging from Appearance, a canny shop assistant infers that a bonnet being tried on by the wife takes years off her age by mistaking her for her husbands daughter. Date: 1828
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Media ID 20150651
© Bubblepunk
1828 Appearance Assistant Band Bonnet Bonnets Counter Husband Husbands Judging Mannequin Mirror Shopping Takes Years
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this charming 1828 image "Shopping for Bonnets" from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the amusing moment when a canny shop assistant mistakes a wife for her husband's daughter, as they try on bonnets in this delightful scene. Bring the elegance and wit of the past into your home and transport yourself back in time with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Perfect for adding character to any room or as a thoughtful gift for the history or art lover in your life. Order now and let the story unfold on your walls.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.7cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing image from 1828, a canny shop assistant examines a bonnet being tried on by a woman, mistaking her for her husband's daughter. The scene takes place in a bustling shop filled with an array of bonnets, each one carefully displayed on a mannequin or neatly arranged in a box or on the counter. The mirror reflects the woman's surprised expression as she adjusts the bonnet, her husband standing nearby, slightly affronted by the assistant's mistake. The year is 1828, and the trade of shopping for bonnets was a popular pastime for women of all ages. Bonnets were not only fashionable accessories but also essential protective gear against the elements. The shop assistant, with years of experience, judged the woman's appearance and assumed she was younger than her husband, perhaps due to the youthful style of the bonnet she had chosen. The woman's husband, taken aback by the assistant's comment, looks on with a mixture of amusement and annoyance. The scene captures a moment of human connection and misunderstanding in the everyday world of shopping. The image is a reminder of the importance of appearance and the power of assumptions, as well as the role of the shop assistant in shaping the shopping experience. This charming photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when shopping for bonnets was a cherished ritual and the art of judging a person's age by their appearance was a common practice. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of fashion and the human tendency to make assumptions based on appearances.
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