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Men and women taking tea in a garden
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Men and women taking tea in a garden
Three men and three women taking tea in a garden. A little dog looks up expectantly. The two younger women have tennis racquets.
C.1900
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Media ID 14119865
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This enchanting photograph, taken in the early 1900s, captures a delightful moment of leisure and socializing among a group of Edwardian men and women enjoying an afternoon tea party in a beautiful garden. The scene is set with three elegant women and three distinguished gentlemen seated at a table spread with fine china teacups, saucers, and an assortment of delectable treats. The two younger women, dressed in long, flowing skirts and flat caps, are engaged in a playful conversation, while the older woman, wearing a stylish hat with a veil, looks on approvingly. A little dog, with its ears perked up and eyes fixed on the table, eagerly anticipates a treat. The men, dressed in smart suits and hats, appear relaxed and content as they sip their tea and engage in animated conversation. One man, with a moustache and a boater hat, holds a tennis racquet, while another, wearing a straw hat, holds a racquet at the ready, suggesting that the group may have enjoyed a game of tennis before retiring to the garden for tea. The lush, green grass and colorful flowers in the background add to the idyllic setting, creating a sense of tranquility and serenity. This charming image offers a glimpse into the elegant and refined social customs of the Edwardian era, a time when taking tea in the garden was a cherished tradition for families and friends to come together and enjoy each other's company.
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