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Framed Print : Shopkeeper Closes Up Date: 1950
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Shopkeeper Closes Up Date: 1950
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Media ID 20216339
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite framed print from the Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online collection. This captivating image, titled "Shopkeeper Closes Up Date: 1950," showcases a scene of a bygone era. The shopkeeper, weary but satisfied after a long day, is preparing to close up shop. The warm, sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm, transporting you to an earlier decade. Each framed print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials and careful attention to detail, ensuring a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Bring a piece of history into your space and relive the magic of yesteryears with this timeless piece.
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 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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
Amidst the golden hues of a sun-kissed summer afternoon, the shopkeeper of this classic image takes a moment to close up his business for the day. With a sense of satisfaction and pride, he locks the door, signaling the end of another productive day and the beginning of well-deserved rest during the holiday season. The air is filled with a nostalgic sentiment as the shopkeeper climbs the wooden steps to his office, leaving behind the bustling retail space. Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, seems to bid him farewell as he turns the key in the lock. This illustration, depicting the traditional closing of a shop in the 1950s, evokes a sense of simplicity and charm that is often lost in today's fast-paced world. The conditions of the time, with their classic and classical elements, offer a stark contrast to the modern retail landscape. The shopkeeper's greeting to the end of the day is a celebration of the seasons and the occasions they bring, a time-honored tradition that continues to resonate with us even in the present day. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, allowing us to relive the sentiments and memories of a bygone era. The closing of the shop serves as a reminder of the importance of taking a break, of cherishing the simple moments, and of the enduring beauty of the changing seasons.
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