Poster Print : Victorian Scrap, woman with powder puff
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Victorian Scrap, woman with powder puff
Victorian Scrap, black woman with powder puff.
circa 1880s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14241024
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A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Victorian Scrap print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite image, captured around the 1880s, depicts a striking black woman in Victorian era fashion, delicately applying powder to her face with a powder puff. The intricate details of her elegant attire and the soft focus of the photo transport you back in time. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your space with this beautiful, vintage print. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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 Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
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
This photograph, titled "Victorian Scrap: A Smiling Black Woman with a Powder Puff," is a beautiful and intriguing glimpse into the past, captured by an unknown photographer around the 1880s. The image features a graceful and poised African American woman, dressed in Victorian attire, as she delicately applies powder to her face using a powder puff. The woman's expression is warm and inviting, with a hint of a smile playing at the corners of her lips. The background of the photograph is adorned with an array of red roses and other flowers, adding a touch of elegance and romance to the scene. The woman's hair is styled in tight curls, framing her face and accentuating her features. Two young girls, also dressed in Victorian garb, peek in from the side, observing the woman's beauty routine with curiosity and admiration. This photograph offers a unique perspective on the experiences of African American women during the Victorian era, a time when representation in mainstream media was limited. It challenges the narrow stereotypes and assumptions that have long dominated historical narratives, revealing a complex and multifaceted society where people of all races and backgrounds lived, worked, and thrived. The use of a powder puff as a prop in the photograph is also noteworthy, as it was a common cosmetic item used by women of all races during the Victorian era. The powder puff was an essential tool for achieving a smooth and flawless complexion, and its inclusion in this photograph underscores the universal desire for beauty and self-care that transcends time and culture.
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