Framed Print : Great Exhibition cartoon - the pound and the shilling
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Great Exhibition cartoon - the pound and the shilling
The pound and the shilling. " Whoever thought of meeting you here?" Visiting the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace enabled a substantial amount of social mixing between the classes - here the well-dressed and dainty rich meet a working man in smock and stocking cap and his poorly-attired children. Date: 1851
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Media ID 14411400
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1850s 1851 Classes Crystal Meeting Mixing Poor Pound Rich Shilling Thought Visiting Visitors
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic "Great Exhibition cartoon - the pound and the shilling" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the surprise and delight of encounters between the classes during the historic Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace. Add a touch of Victorian charm to your home or office with this beautifully framed print, a timeless piece that tells a story of social mixing and the spirit of progress. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Pound and the Shilling - An Unexpected Encounter at the Great Exhibition
EDITORS COMMENTS
The year was 1851, and the Great Exhibition, a grand celebration of human ingenuity and progress, was in full swing at the Crystal Palace in London. This cartoon, titled "The Pound and the Shilling," offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the social mixing that took place during this historic event. In the image, we see a well-dressed, dainty woman, her elegant gown adorned with intricate patterns, gazing in astonishment as she encounters a working man in a smock and stocking cap, accompanied by his poorly-attired children. The man, with a puzzled expression, holds up a pound note, asking the woman, "Whoever thought of meeting you here?" This amusing interaction highlights the unexpected encounters between the classes that the Great Exhibition facilitated. The Crystal Palace attracted visitors from all walks of life, providing an opportunity for social mixing that was relatively unheard of during the Victorian era in Britain. The rich and the poor, the noble and the working class, all came together to marvel at the latest inventions and innovations. The pound and the shilling serve as a reminder of the economic divide that existed during this time, yet the setting of the Great Exhibition brought people together, if only for a moment, to appreciate the wonders of human creativity and ingenuity. This cartoon is a testament to the power of the Great Exhibition in breaking down social barriers and fostering a sense of unity, even in the most unlikely of places.
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