Photo Mug : 30587981
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30587981
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20632501
Photo Mug
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image depicts a vintage illustration of two women in an intimate boudoir setting. On the left, a woman reclines languidly on her bed, propped up by pillows and draped in a sheer covering that suggests she has just awakened or is preparing for rest. Her expression is one of mild surprise or inquiry as she gazes toward the standing woman to her right. The standing woman appears to be a maid or attendant, dressed in a maid's uniform complete with an apron and headdress indicative of early 20th-century fashion. She holds a tray with what seems to be breakfast items—a gesture suggesting she has come to serve the reclining lady. At the bottom left corner, there's text "La Cène d'Arlequinne" which may refer to this specific scene or series it belongs to. Below them are lines of dialogue written in French: - Pourquoi me réveiller si tôt, Margot? - Pardon, Madame, il est midi et quart. - Alors pourquoi me réveiller si tard? Translated into English: - Why wake me so early, Margot? - Sorry madam; it's quarter past twelve. - Then why wake me so late? The exchange humorously highlights the disconnect between the expectations of leisurely aristocracy and their servants—the mistress considers midday too early while for her attendant it’s already quite late into the day. The artwork captures both social commentary and period elegance within its frame.
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