Sad-looking girl at the fair
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Sad-looking girl at the fair
A sad-looking girl playing roll a penny, hoping to win a prize on a fairground stall.
circa 1952
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Media ID 14386637
© A Flying History/The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
1952 Adams Amusements Fairground Fringe Funfair Gilbert Hoping Lights Loneliness Lonely Penny Roll Stall Teenage Teenager Wistful
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a sad-looking girl of the 1950s stands at a roll a penny stall in the bustling fairground. The year is circa 1952, and the atmosphere is thick with the excitement and energy of the funfair. Yet, amidst the vibrant lights and the joyful cacophony of amusements, this young girl seems lost in her own world of wistfulness and loneliness. Her expression is one of deep sadness, as she intently focuses on the game before her. The fringe of her dress sways gently in the night air, while her hands clasp a handful of pennies, each one a symbol of her hope for a prize. The stall, with its colorful banners and the spinning wheel, stands as a testament to the allure of chance and the fleeting promise of happiness. The girl's teenage years, a time of discovery and self-exploration, are often marked by moments of melancholy and longing. In this image, she embodies the universal feelings of sadness and hope that transcend time and place. The fairground, with its myriad of attractions, serves as a backdrop to her moment of introspection, a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both joy and sorrow. As the night deepens and the fairground comes alive with laughter and music, the girl continues her quest for a prize, her gaze never wavering from the spinning wheel. The photograph captures a fleeting moment in time, a snapshot of a girl's quiet determination in the midst of the funfair's revelry. It is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the enduring power of hope, even in the face of adversity. This image, from the A Flying History/The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection, held at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a bygone era and inviting us to reflect on the complexities of the human experience.
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