Framed Print : Middle Class Prize Wives
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Middle Class Prize Wives
Woman, women, wife, housewife Mr Punchs Four Prize Middle Class Wives. The wife as cook, intellectual companion, clerk and tennis partner! Date: 1889
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Media ID 7142265
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1889 Accounting Clerk Companion Cook Cooking House Wife Intellectual Partner Prize Punch Punchs Sexism Tennis Wives
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introduce a touch of Victorian charm to your home decor with our exquisite selection of framed prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, titled "Middle Class Prize Wives" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases four elegant women representing the roles of a cook, intellectual companion, clerk, and tennis partner. Dated back to 1889, this timeless print invites you to explore the intriguing world of middle-class wives during the late Victorian era. Each print is carefully framed to preserve its rich details and vibrant colors, making it an ideal addition to any room in your house. Elevate your interior design and add a piece of history to your living space with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints collection.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, titled "Mr. Punch's Four Prize Middle Class Wives," captures the essence of the evolving roles of women in late 19th century Britain. The image features four women, each representing a different facet of a middle class wife's life: cook, intellectual companion, clerk, and tennis partner. The woman depicted as the cook is seen standing in front of a stove, holding a wooden spoon and a pot, while the intellectual companion is shown engrossed in a book, her glasses perched on her nose. The clerk is seen sitting at a desk, with stacks of papers and accounting tools spread out before her, and the tennis partner is poised with a racket, ready for a game. The presence of Mr. Punch, a popular British puppet character known for his mischievous antics, adds an element of satire and humor to the scene. However, the underlying message of the photograph is not without its complexities. The depiction of women in such diverse roles challenges the traditional notion of a housewife being confined to the domestic sphere. Yet, the fact that these roles are presented as prizes won by Mr. Punch suggests an underlying sexism that reduces women to objects or possessions. The photograph is a fascinating snapshot of the social landscape of the late 19th century, revealing the tensions and contradictions that existed between the emerging ideals of gender equality and the persistent patriarchal norms of the time. The image is a reminder of the ways in which women's roles were being redefined, and the complex negotiations that took place as women sought to assert their agency and autonomy in a rapidly changing world.
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