Fine Art Print : Olive Malvery serving in a sweet shop
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Olive Malvery serving in a sweet shop
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women, conducted incognito in a variety of disguises. This picture shows Miss Malvery serving children in a sweet shop
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Media ID 4470759
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Disguise Disguised Disguises Entertainer Incognito Investigative Olive Performer Poor Poverty Reciter Report Reports Serving Singer Sweet Sweets Under Cover Verse Workhouse Workhouses 1907 Miss
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Olive Malvery in a sweet shop. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the renowned singer and verse reciter in an unexpected role. Drawn from the early 1900s, this print offers a glimpse into Olive Malvery's lesser-known investigative reports on London's poor, especially women. Bring the history and charm of this remarkable figure into your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Print.
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.
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 35.5cm x 51.3cm (14" x 20.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Olive Malvery, a renowned singer and reciter of verse, is seen serving children in a sweet shop during the early 1900s. The image captures the Edwardian era's intriguing blend of contrasts - the sweet aroma of candies and the bittersweet reality of poverty. Malvery, a social investigator and advocate for the poor, was known for her undercover reports on the living conditions of London's impoverished women. Her work, which often focused on the plight of women in workhouses, was published in various newspapers and magazines, making her a voice for the voiceless. Despite her successful career as a performer, Malverne felt a deep sense of responsibility towards those less fortunate. To gain firsthand knowledge of the struggles faced by the poor, she would often disguise herself and work in various occupations, including this sweet shop. The photograph shows Malvery in her disguise, her expression warm and welcoming as she serves children with a smile. The children, unaware of her true identity, are engrossed in their treats, their faces reflecting pure joy. The scene is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures that brought moments of happiness to the lives of the city's underprivileged children. This image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical perspective on the social issues of the time and the courageous efforts of individuals like Olive Malvery to shed light on the harsh realities of poverty and class disparity in Edwardian England.
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