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Woman asking a mans opinion of silk stockings
A bemused-looking middle-aged man being asked his opinion of a pair of silk stockings being held out to him by a young woman. Is it a shop? From " The Pocket Ibsen - A Collection of Some of the Masters Best-Known Dramas - Condensed, Revised and Slightly Re-Arranged for the Benefit of the Earnest Student" by F Anstey, with illustrations by Bernard Partridge. Published in 1895 by William Heinemann, London
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Action Activity Anxiety Behavior Buying Clothing Confusion Customer European Culture Garment Heterosexual Couple Holding Image Created 1890 1899 Inside Of Line Art Looking Mature Men Middle Class Monochrome Pair Past Period Costume Sales Clerk Selling Shopping Showing Social History Stockings Store Surprise Text Traditional Clothing Traditional Culture Two People Worried Young Women Image Created 19th Century Victorian Style
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In this print from the late 19th century, we are transported to a quaint shop where European culture comes alive. A bemused-looking middle-aged man finds himself in an unexpected situation as a young woman seeks his opinion on a pair of silk stockings. The scene is filled with elements that reflect the era's middle-class lifestyle and traditional clothing. The engraving, created by Bernard Partridge for F Anstey's collection of Ibsen's dramas, beautifully captures the social dynamics of the time. The man sits while the young woman stands before him, holding out the delicate stockings for his appraisal. Their expressions reveal surprise, anxiety, and perhaps even confusion. As we delve into this historical image, we can't help but wonder about their relationship – are they strangers or acquaintances? Is this encounter taking place inside a shop or some other establishment? Regardless of its setting, it is evident that this interaction challenges societal norms and expectations. This print serves as a fascinating glimpse into past behaviors and activities surrounding shopping experiences during Victorian times. It invites us to ponder how attitudes towards gender roles have evolved since then. With its intricate line art technique and monochrome aesthetic, it exudes an old-fashioned charm that transports us back in time. Overall, "Woman asking a man's opinion of silk stockings" offers not only visual delight but also sparks curiosity about our ever-changing cultural history.
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