Canvas Print : Victorian Scrap, woman with powder puff
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Victorian Scrap, woman with powder puff
Victorian Scrap, black woman with powder puff.
circa 1880s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14241024
© Mary Evans Picture Library
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring timeless elegance to your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece features "Victorian Scrap," a captivating image of a woman from the Mary Evans Picture Library, circa 1880s. Dressed in Victorian attire, she delicately holds a powder puff, exuding an air of refinement and grace. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and rich colors of this classic image, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home. Elevate your interior decor with a touch of history and beauty. Order your Canvas Print of "Victorian Scrap" today and relive the charm of the past.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
This photograph, titled "Victorian Scrap: A Smiling Black Woman with a Powder Puff," is a beautiful and intriguing glimpse into the past, captured by an unknown photographer around the 1880s. The image features a graceful and poised African American woman, dressed in Victorian attire, as she delicately applies powder to her face using a powder puff. The woman's expression is warm and inviting, with a hint of a smile playing at the corners of her lips. The background of the photograph is adorned with an array of red roses and other flowers, adding a touch of elegance and romance to the scene. The woman's hair is styled in tight curls, framing her face and accentuating her features. Two young girls, also dressed in Victorian garb, peek in from the side, observing the woman's beauty routine with curiosity and admiration. This photograph offers a unique perspective on the experiences of African American women during the Victorian era, a time when representation in mainstream media was limited. It challenges the narrow stereotypes and assumptions that have long dominated historical narratives, revealing a complex and multifaceted society where people of all races and backgrounds lived, worked, and thrived. The use of a powder puff as a prop in the photograph is also noteworthy, as it was a common cosmetic item used by women of all races during the Victorian era. The powder puff was an essential tool for achieving a smooth and flawless complexion, and its inclusion in this photograph underscores the universal desire for beauty and self-care that transcends time and culture.
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