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The Cake-walk Dance
The Cake-walk Dance. Date: 1903
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Media ID 32254112
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cake Dancer Dancers Popularity Pose Posing Walk Cake Walk Cakewalk
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the captivating image of "The Cake-walk Dance" by Grenville Collins. This vintage masterpiece, originally published in 1903 by Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the joy and elegance of this popular social dance from the early 20th century. Bring a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Perfect for dance enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of bygone eras.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.5cm (11.9" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Cake-walk Dance: A Captivating Spectacle of the 1903 Social Scene This enchanting photograph, captured in 1903 by the skilled lens of Grenville Collins, immortalizes the essence of an era long past: the height of popularity and entertainment of the Cake-walk Dance. The image presents a lively scene of two dapper gentlemen and two graceful ladies, each in their finest attire, poised and ready to strut their stuff on the dance floor. The Cake-walk Dance, a social phenomenon of the late 1800s and early 1900s, was an African American dance that had gained widespread popularity in both black and white communities. The dance involved couples walking around a circle, showcasing their stylish outfits and elegant posture, often with a cake or other prize at stake. The elegantly dressed couple on the left, the epitome of sophistication, exudes confidence as they prepare to take their turn. The man, with a proud and determined expression, holds a top hat in one hand and offers his arm to his partner, who gazes demurely up at him, her hand delicately resting on his elbow. The second couple, on the right, is filled with playful energy and excitement. The woman, with a mischievous grin, playfully twirls a fan, while her partner, with a gleam in his eye, extends a hand, inviting her to join him in the dance. This photograph is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the social scene of the early 1900s and the enduring appeal of the Cake-walk Dance. The elegance, style, and joy of the moment are beautifully preserved in this timeless image.
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