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Around the Christmas Dinner Table, by Hookway Cowles
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Around the Christmas Dinner Table, by Hookway Cowles
Front cover illustration showing a sophisticated 1920s Christmas dinner party. Date: Christmas Number 1927
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Dinner Sophisticated 1927 Cowles
EDITORS COMMENTS
Around the Christmas Dinner Table" is a captivating and elegant illustration by Hookway Cowles, featured on the front cover of The Illustrated London News' Christmas Number in 1927. The image transports us back in time to the Roaring Twenties, a decade marked by prosperity, glamour, and innovation. The sophisticated Christmas dinner party scene is set against a backdrop of opulence and refinement. A grand table, adorned with crisp white linen and gleaming silverware, stretches before us, inviting us to take a seat among the impeccably dressed guests. The air is filled with the mouth-watering aroma of a sumptuous holiday feast, as turkey, goose, and other delectable dishes are proudly displayed. The guests, all dressed in the height of 1920s fashion, engage in lively conversation and laughter. Some raise their glasses in a toast to the season, while others eagerly anticipate the next course. The atmosphere is one of joy and merriment, as friends and family come together to celebrate the holiday. This illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing us with a window into the history and traditions of the Christmas season during the 1920s. It serves as a reminder of the importance of gathering with loved ones and sharing a special meal during this magical time of year. Hookway Cowles' "Around the Christmas Dinner Table" is a beautiful and timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire us, making it a must-have for any collection of vintage Christmas illustrations.
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