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Framed Print : Bedtime reading (detail)
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Bedtime reading (detail)
Mother reading to her children before bedtime. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 23270274
© Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Bring the timeless charm of a bygone era into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Bedtime reading (detail)" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This beautiful black and white photograph, depicting a mother lovingly reading to her children before bedtime around 1920, is a poignant reminder of the simple joys of family bonding and the power of a good story. Our high-quality framed print, with its elegant matte and frame, is a stunning addition to any room, making it an ideal gift for book lovers, parents, or anyone who cherishes the memories of a peaceful bedtime routine. Let this image inspire cozy moments and warm memories for years to come.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
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
This enchanting photograph captures a tender moment of bedtime reading from circa 1920. The image shows a mother lovingly seated beside her children, her expression filled with warmth and devotion as she reads aloud from a well-worn book. The children, nestled close to her, seem fully immersed in the story, their eyes fixed on the pages before them. The soft glow of a table lamp illuminates the scene, casting a gentle light over the mother and her little ones, creating an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. The simple pleasures of family life are on full display in this charming detail from a larger photograph. The mother's elegant dress and the children's nightgowns and bedtime slippers speak to the era's fashion sensibilities, while the worn-out book and the children's rapt attention suggest that this is a nightly ritual. The scene is one of connection, love, and the passing down of knowledge and imagination from one generation to the next. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when life moved more slowly, and the simple joys of family and storytelling held great significance. It is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of a good book and the special bond that can be formed between a parent and child during the magical hours before bedtime.
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