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A view of the Chinese Room at the Criterion Restaurant
A view of the Chinese Room at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London, 1920s Date: 1920s
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Media ID 23219332
© Mary Evans / Jazz Age Club Collection
Criterion Dining Nightlife Restaurant
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 the heart of London's West End, nestled among the bustling streets of Piccadilly, lies the historic Criterion Restaurant. This iconic establishment, a beacon of elegance and sophistication since its opening in 1873, has long been a favorite haunt for the city's elite and trendsetters. The 1920s, an era of jazz, flapper dresses, and daring new fashions, saw the Criterion reach new heights of popularity. This evocative photograph captures the allure of the Chinese Room, a unique and exotic dining area within the Criterion. The room, adorned with intricately painted murals and ornate Chinese lanterns, transports patrons to a far-off land of mystery and enchantment. The dimly lit space, filled with the soft glow of flickering candles and the gentle hum of conversation, creates an intimate and romantic atmosphere. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, showcases the room in its prime. Dapper gentlemen in crisp suits and stylish hats mingle with glamorous women in flapper dresses and feather headpieces. The air is thick with the intoxicating scent of exotic spices and the sound of lively jazz music, adding to the sense of excitement and adventure. The Chinese Room at the Criterion was a symbol of the decadence and glamour of London's 1920s nightlife scene. It was a place where people could escape the everyday and indulge in the pleasures of fine dining, lively entertainment, and the thrill of the unknown. This photograph serves as a captivating reminder of a bygone era, a time when the Criterion was at the forefront of London's social scene and the Chinese Room was the epitome of exotic allure.
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