Cushion : A young girl with a toy monkey in Eccles
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A young girl with a toy monkey in Eccles
A young girl with a toy monkey in Eccles Date: circa 1978
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Media ID 14359513
© Martin ONeill / Mary Evans Picture Library
1978 Eccles Everyday Martin Monkey
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph taken circa 1978, a young girl named Mary, with bright eyes and rosy cheeks, sits on the pavement of a quiet street in Eccles, a working-class town in the English North. She cradles her beloved toy monkey in her arms, a worn-out companion that has likely seen better days but holds a special place in her heart. The monkey, with its frayed fur and missing button eyes, is a testament to the enduring power of childhood imagination and the bond between a child and her toy. The scene unfolds on a typical 1970s street, lined with red-brick terraced houses and adorned with laundry hanging out to dry. The atmosphere is peaceful, yet there is a sense of the everyday hustle and bustle of working-class life. A man in a flat cap and work clothes can be seen in the background, heading home from a long day at the factory. The street is devoid of cars, and the only sounds are the distant hum of traffic and the gentle patter of rain on the cobblestones. This photograph captures a moment of innocence and joy in the midst of the daily grind of working-class life in the 1970s. It is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures that can bring happiness to a child, even in the most ordinary of settings. The image invites us to reflect on the social and cultural context of the time, and the enduring power of childhood memories.
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