Fine Art Print : Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead
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Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead
Advice to ladies about to be married - To get used to house-work! Try a few weeks Charing. The sender of this card has added the waggish line: " Hope you won t grease the stairs for me!" Date: 1909
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Media ID 11553024
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bell Bottom Brushing Bucket Change Charing Cleaning Cleans Downbeat Housewife Housework Lifestyle Peril Perils Porter Scrubbing Staircase Step Stylish Charwoman Downhearted
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Add a touch of timeless wisdom to your home decor with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This charming vintage illustration, titled "Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead," showcases a humorous take on marital life, featuring a sweet scene of a lady receiving practical advice from a friend before embarking on married life. Originally sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print is a must-have for any home, adding a delightful dose of nostalgia and humor to your living space. Let this print serve as a reminder of the joys and challenges of married life, while also making for a unique and thoughtful gift for any newlywed couple.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
This charming turn-of-the-century photograph captures the essence of the advice given to a young bride-to-be regarding the realities of married life and the responsibilities that came with it. The image features a downhearted young woman, dressed in her Sunday best, as she reluctantly begins her housework chores. With a pail and mop in hand, she starts to scrub the stairs, her expression reflecting the daunting task ahead. The sender of this postcard, likely a friend or family member, added a waggish line, "Hope you won't grease the stairs for me!" adding a touch of humor to the situation. The scene is reminiscent of the traditional role of women in the early 1900s, where they were expected to maintain a clean and orderly home. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the glamour and elegance of the wedding day and the less glamorous, yet essential, role of a housewife. The porter or bellboy in the background, with his stylish attire and confident demeanor, serves as a reminder of the different lifestyles and expectations for men during this era. The postcard, dated 1909, offers a glimpse into the past and the perils of married life that were considered common knowledge for women during this time. The image is a poignant reminder of the changes and challenges that come with marriage and the adjustments that were required to maintain a home and a happy family.
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