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Woollands store in Knightsbridge by Matania
The Christmas Shopping Season - A Sphere artist visits a West-End House. A scene in the costume salon of Messrs. Woollands well-known house in Knightsbridge, the centre of fashion. A busy scene captured by the Spheres special artist, Fortunino Matania, who visited the store of what was once one of Londons great shopping establishments. A stream of lady customers, accompanied by their offspring playing with Christmas toys, move about this scene of feminine fashions. Date: 1922
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Assistants Commerce Customers Fortunino Knightsbridge Mar16 Matania Salon Shopping Store Stores Woollands 1922
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the magical world of Woollands, Knightsbridge, as depicted in this exquisite fine art print by Matania from the Media Storehouse collection. This enchanting scene, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the bustling Christmas shopping season. Witness the hive of activity in the costume salon of this renowned West-End house, where elegance and fashion intertwine. Adorn your walls with this timeless masterpiece and let the beauty of this bygone era enchant you every day.
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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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In this photograph by Fortunino Matania, titled "A Sphere artist visits a West-End House: A scene in the costume salon of Messrs. Woollands, Knightsbridge," we are transported back in time to the bustling shopping season of 1922 in London. The renowned Woollands store in Knightsbridge, a symbol of fashion and commerce in the city, is the setting for this charming scene. The photograph captures the essence of the holiday season, with a stream of lady customers, accompanied by their playful offspring, moving about the scene of feminine fashions. The costume salon of Woollands, adorned with an array of elegant clothing, is a hive of activity. Ladies, their faces filled with delight and excitement, try on the latest trends of the 1920s, while their children play with Christmas toys, adding a touch of merriment to the scene. Matania, a special artist for The Sphere, expertly captures the essence of this West End establishment, which was once a major shopping destination in London. The photograph is a testament to the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of the store, with its attentive assistants and fashionable clientele. The intricate details of the clothing, the textures of the fabrics, and the expressions on the faces of the customers all come to life in this stunning photograph. This photograph is a rare glimpse into the past, offering us a glimpse into the world of shopping and fashion in London during the 1920s. It is a reminder of the enduring allure of the holiday season and the magic of the shopping experience.
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