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Skirts too Short 1912
Mistress to maid : Julie, you shouldn t wear such tight skirts, you are showing far too much leg... Date: 1912
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Media ID 14294110
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Accuses Double Hobble Maid Mistress Servant Skirts Standards Tight Hypocrite Short Skirt
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Bring a touch of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the classic image "Skirts too Short 1912" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases a charming scene of a mistress reprimanding her maid over a fashion faux pas. The black and white photograph, dated 1912, adds a timeless elegance to your mug, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images that are sure to brighten up your morning coffee or evening tea. Order yours today and start your day with a dash of history and a smile!
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
EDITORS COMMENTS
Skirts Too Short: A Tale of Double Standards in 1912 (Mistress to Maid: "Julie, you shouldn't wear such tight skirts, you are showing far too much leg...") In this evocative photograph from 1912, we witness an intriguing moment of interaction between two women, captured in a split second of time. The image, titled "Skirts Too Short," depicts a stern-looking mistress reprimanding her maid, Julie, for wearing a skirt that is deemed too short. The mistress, dressed in an elegant, high-necked blouse and a voluminous skirt, points disapprovingly at Julie, who sits demurely, her face averted, her hands folded in her lap. The maid's skirt, hobbled by a belt, is indeed shorter than the accepted length for servants at the time. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rigid social norms and double standards that governed women's behavior in early 20th century society. While the mistress is free to wear a fashionable, shortened skirt, the same freedom is not extended to her maid. The hypocrisy of the situation is further highlighted by the fact that the mistress herself is reading a newspaper, seemingly oblivious to the irony of her own actions. The photograph also serves as a testament to the changing times, as the early 1900s marked the beginning of the end of the Victorian era and the emergence of more progressive attitudes towards women's fashion and rights. The image invites us to reflect on the complex and often contradictory nature of societal norms and the power dynamics that underpin them.
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