The Blouse Shop

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The Blouse Shop

A detailed painting which portrays a seated woman dressed colourfully, admiring a yellow fabric inside a blouse shop, a stack of books and an umbrella are placed next to her. A standing lady is looking on, beside the shopkeeper, who is smiling broadly, leaning on her counter. Date: circa 1923

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Admiring Blouse Codrington Colourfully Counter Detailed Dressed Fabric Isabel Leaning May June Portrays Pyke Nott Shopkeeper Stack Umbrella 1923 Broadly Volume

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This painting, titled "The Blouse Shop," depicts a vibrant scene from circa 1923. The image centers around a seated woman dressed in rich, colorful clothing, her eyes fixated on a stack of yellow fabric swatches in the midst of a bustling blouse shop. A sense of anticipation and excitement is palpable as she contemplates her choice, her expression one of deep concentration. Adjacent to her, a stack of books and an umbrella rest on the floor, suggesting a day of leisurely shopping and potential rain. To her left, a standing woman, dressed in a voluminous skirt and blouse, observes the scene with a curious gaze. The shopkeeper, a warm and welcoming figure, smiles broadly as she leans on her counter, her arms crossed in a display of confidence and pride. The atmosphere in the shop is filled with a sense of community and camaraderie, as evidenced by the warm, inviting colors and the friendly expressions of the women present. The shopkeeper's counter is adorned with various blouses, each one unique in its design and hue. A colorful magazine with the volume number 18, May-June, lies open on the counter, adding to the overall sense of fashion and style. The painting, a part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a beautiful and intricate depiction of a moment in time, one that captures the essence of women's fashion and the joy of shopping in the early 20th century.

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