Poster Print : Girl and Horseshoe
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Girl and Horseshoe
A girl stands in the snow holding a giant horseshoe to wish you a good New Year Date: circa 1905
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14275931
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Folklore Giant Good Horseshoe Lucky Stamp Stamps Stands Superstition Year
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchanting charm of the past into your home with our exquisite "Girl and Horseshoe" Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, dating back to circa 1905, features a young girl standing in the snow, cradling a giant horseshoe to make a New Year's wish. Printed on high-quality paper, this poster is an exquisite addition to any room, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. With its intriguing history rooted in the Rights Managed archive at Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster is a unique and thoughtful gift or a stunning decor piece for yourself. Experience the magic of the past, one print at a time.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.5cm x 30.3cm (7.7" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Girl and Her Giant Horseshoe - Wishing You a Prosperous New Year (circa 1905) In this image from the early 20th century, a young girl stands in the snow, her hands clutching a colossal horseshoe. Her rosy cheeks are flushed from the cold, and her eyes are filled with determination and hope. The girl's posture exudes a sense of strength and resilience, as she raises the oversized horseshoe towards the heavens, her gaze fixed on the horizon. The tradition of using horseshoes as a symbol of good luck and prosperity dates back to ancient times. In folklore, horseshoes were believed to ward off evil spirits and bring fortune to those who possessed them. This belief carried over into the new year, with many people hanging horseshoes outside their homes or carrying them as talismans to ensure a prosperous year ahead. This charming postcard, with its intricate border design and vibrant colors, invites us to take a step back in time and experience the simplicity and magic of a bygone era. The girl's earnest expression and the stark beauty of the winter landscape transport us to a world where superstition and tradition held great power, and where the hope for a better future was always within reach. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the enduring power of folklore and the simple pleasures of a new beginning. May the spirit of this young girl and her giant horseshoe bring you luck, prosperity, and happiness in the coming year.
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