Fine Art Print : Customs / USA / Apple-Bee
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Customs / USA / Apple-Bee
The fall (autumn) tradition of the Apple-Bee - the complete apple peel is thrown and lands showing the initial of the ladys future husband
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Media ID 593280
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1860 Apple Autumn Complete Future Husband Initial Lands Peel Peeling Thrown Tradition Paring
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the enchanting world of tradition with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Customs / USA / Apple-Bee," beautifully captures the autumn folklore of the Apple-Bee festival. Witness the suspenseful moment as the young lady throws the complete apple peel, awaiting the reveal of her future husband's initial. Add a touch of timeless charm to your home decor with this stunning, high-quality print. Experience the magic of history and folklore with every glance.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.4cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the autumnal season of the late 1800s in America, where the age-old tradition of the Apple-Bee held great significance for young ladies seeking insight into their future. This photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a young woman proudly displaying an apple peel with a clear initial 'M' at its center. The Apple-Bee tradition, also known as the Apple-Marriage or Apple-Divination, was a popular autumnal pastime that originated in Europe and was brought to the New World. The ritual began with the lady carefully peeling an apple, ensuring the peel remained intact. Once completed, the peel was then thrown over her shoulder and the first initial of the future husband's name was believed to appear in the way the peel curled. This photograph, taken circa 1860, captures the essence of this historical tradition as the young woman, dressed in the fashion of the era, holds up the apple peel for all to see. The apple tree in the background adds to the idyllic setting, further emphasizing the connection between the autumn season and the Apple-Bee tradition. As the leaves change colors and the air grows crisp, this photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and customs that have shaped our past. The Apple-Bee tradition, with its simple yet profound symbolism, continues to intrigue us and offers a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors during a time when the changing of the seasons marked the passage of time and the anticipation of new beginnings.
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