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Cartoon, Parisian woman out shopping, WW1
Cartoon showing an elegant Parisian woman in a very tall hat, out shopping for fabrics. She asks for a large amount of material for a new hat, in spite of wartime austerity. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14289707
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Assistant Buying Client Counter Customer Deference Deferential Fabric Fabrics Frivolous Material Parisian Parisienne Rolls Satire Satirical Selling Shopping Tall Fashionable
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring a vintage cartoon of a Parisian woman from 1917. Amidst the backdrop of WWI austerity, she confidently requests an extravagant amount of fabric for a new hat, showcasing her unwavering elegance and charm. This beautiful piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available as a high-quality Metal Print, adding a unique and timeless touch to any space. Experience the allure of history in your home with this stunning, rights-managed artwork.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
A Frivolous Pursuit in Wartime - The Parisian Woman's Devotion to Fashion,
EDITORS COMMENTS
1917 Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, life in Paris continued to pulse with a sense of normalcy, albeit with an undercurrent of austerity. In this cartoon, a fashionable Parisian woman, adorned in an extravagant tall hat, is seen engaging in a common activity - shopping for fabrics for a new hat. The year was 1917, and despite the ongoing conflict, the allure of fashion and the pursuit of elegance remained undeterred. The woman, with an air of deference and expectation, approaches the counter of a fabric shop, her eyes fixed on the rolls of material before her. She requests an impressive quantity, much to the surprise of the shop assistant, who looks on with a mixture of disbelief and amusement. The woman's determination to maintain her style and status, even in the midst of wartime scarcity, is a testament to the enduring power of fashion and the human spirit. This satirical cartoon, created in 1917, offers a glimpse into the seemingly frivolous world of Parisian women and their unwavering devotion to fashion during a time of great upheaval. The image serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of human beings, even in the face of adversity. The elegance and charm of the Parisian woman, as depicted in this cartoon, continue to captivate and inspire us today, making it a valuable addition to any historical collection.
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