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Cartoon, Parisian woman out shopping, WW1
Cartoon showing an elegant Parisian woman in a very tall hat, out shopping for fabrics. She asks for a large amount of material for a new hat, in spite of wartime austerity. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14289707
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Assistant Buying Client Counter Customer Deference Deferential Fabric Fabrics Frivolous Material Parisian Parisienne Rolls Satire Satirical Selling Shopping Tall Fashionable
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our enchanting selection from Media Storehouse's Greetings Cards range. This charming cartoon, titled "Parisian woman out shopping, WW1," showcases an elegant Parisian woman in a tall hat, gracefully browsing fabrics for a new design. Amidst the backdrop of wartime austerity, her request for an extravagant amount of material adds a delightful touch of whimsy. Bring a splash of history and playful nostalgia to your correspondence with this captivating card, exclusively from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
A Frivolous Pursuit in Wartime - The Parisian Woman's Devotion to Fashion,
EDITORS COMMENTS
1917 Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, life in Paris continued to pulse with a sense of normalcy, albeit with an undercurrent of austerity. In this cartoon, a fashionable Parisian woman, adorned in an extravagant tall hat, is seen engaging in a common activity - shopping for fabrics for a new hat. The year was 1917, and despite the ongoing conflict, the allure of fashion and the pursuit of elegance remained undeterred. The woman, with an air of deference and expectation, approaches the counter of a fabric shop, her eyes fixed on the rolls of material before her. She requests an impressive quantity, much to the surprise of the shop assistant, who looks on with a mixture of disbelief and amusement. The woman's determination to maintain her style and status, even in the midst of wartime scarcity, is a testament to the enduring power of fashion and the human spirit. This satirical cartoon, created in 1917, offers a glimpse into the seemingly frivolous world of Parisian women and their unwavering devotion to fashion during a time of great upheaval. The image serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of human beings, even in the face of adversity. The elegance and charm of the Parisian woman, as depicted in this cartoon, continue to captivate and inspire us today, making it a valuable addition to any historical collection.
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