Fine Art Print : Advert for Mellins Food on a Victorian scrap
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Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Advert for Mellins Food on a Victorian scrap
Advertisement for Mellins Food on a Victorian scrap -- a toddler sitting on a wooden chair.
circa 1890s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14249595
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Babies Bare Feet Mellins Ribbon Ribbons Scrap Toddler Toddlers Mellin
10"x20" Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating advertisement for Mellins Food from the Victorian era transports you back in time. Witness the charm of a toddler sitting on a wooden chair, engrossed in the delightful world of Mellins Food, as depicted in this stunning, vintage scrap. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Each print is carefully produced using archival inks and premium paper to ensure longevity and vibrant colors. Experience the rich history and allure of the past with our Fine Art Prints from The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 50.8cm (10" 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
In this Victorian-era image from The David Pearson Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, a toddler, dressed in a frilly pink dress with matching ribbons and bows, sits confidently on a simple wooden chair. The young one's bare feet rest on the floor, and their curious expression suggests they are deep in thought or perhaps just enjoying the moment. Surrounding the scene is an advertisement for Mellins Food, a popular nutrition supplement for infants and toddlers during the late 1800s. The advertisement, in faded script, reads, "Mellins Food for Babies and Toddlers: The Perfect Food for Your Little One's Growing Years." Mellins Food was marketed as a convenient and nutritious alternative to breastfeeding or homemade foods, and its use was encouraged by many doctors and midwives of the time. The advertisement's design is elegant and understated, with delicate pink ribbons and bows adorning the edges. The use of the color pink and the image of a toddler in a similar dress likely reinforces the idea that Mellins Food was a feminine and nurturing choice for mothers. This charming photograph, with its combination of a sweet moment captured in time and a glimpse into the advertising practices of the past, offers a fascinating look into the lives of Victorian-era families and their concerns for their children's health and well-being.
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