Greetings Card : Sitting Room, The YMCA Institute, Swansea, Wales
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Sitting Room, The YMCA Institute, Swansea, Wales
Sitting Room, The YMCA Institute, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1910s
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Media ID 14205253
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Glamorgan Institute Swansea Ymca
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting Sitting Room greeting card from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection, featuring the captivating image "Sitting Room, The YMCA Institute, Swansea, Wales" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming 1910s photograph transports you back in time to an elegant sitting room at the YMCA Institute in Swansea, Wales. With its inviting fireplace, ornate furnishings, and an air of tranquility, this card is the perfect way to express your warmest sentiments to loved ones. Add a personal touch with a heartfelt message and let the nostalgic charm of this beautiful image speak volumes for your thoughtfulness and care.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the cozy and inviting atmosphere of the Sitting Room at the YMCA Institute in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales during the 1910s. The YMCA, or Young Men's Christian Association, was an international organization founded in 1844 with the mission to provide young men with a safe and nurturing environment to develop their spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. The Sitting Room in Swansea's YMCA Institute served as a gathering place for members to relax, socialize, and engage in intellectual pursuits. The room is furnished with comfortable armchairs, a large fireplace, and a grand piano, all suggesting a sense of warmth and homeliness. The bookshelves lining the walls are filled with an eclectic collection of literature, reflecting the diverse interests of the members. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the YMCA Institute and the community it served. The members, dressed in formal attire, appear engaged in conversation or deep in thought, demonstrating the importance of intellectual and social engagement in the organization's mission. The fireplace, crackling with warmth, symbolizes the sense of belonging and camaraderie that the YMCA provided to its members during a time of great social and economic change. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the role that community organizations like the YMCA played in shaping the lives of young men during the early 20th century. It invites us to reflect on the enduring importance of spaces that foster intellectual, social, and emotional growth, and the role they continue to play in our lives today.
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