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Girl posting a letter, by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Girl posting a letter, by Mabel Lucie Attwell Date: 1927
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Title: "Girl Posting a Letter" by Mabel Lucie Attwell (1927) In this charming and nostalgic image by British illustrator Mabel Lucie Attwell, a young girl in a red hat and matching dress is seen standing at a red letter box on a street corner. She is intently focused on the task at hand, her small fingers carefully folding a letter before sliding it into the slot. The scene exudes the simple pleasures of the 1920s, with the girl's dog or puppy at her side, a bouquet of flowers in her hand, and the promise of love and connection through the written word. The girl's outfit, complete with a hat adorned with a ribbon, is reminiscent of the fashionable attire of the era. The vibrant red hue of her hat and letter box adds a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic scene. The girl's serious expression and the posture of her body convey a sense of determination and importance as she sends her message off into the world. The setting of the image, with its quaint street scene and the tall, ornate pillar box, further emphasizes the sense of tradition and history. The girl's posture and demeanor suggest a sense of ritual and ceremony, as if she is taking part in an important rite of passage. Mabel Lucie Attwell's "Girl Posting a Letter" is a delightful snapshot of a bygone era, capturing the innocence and charm of childhood, the power of communication, and the enduring appeal of a handwritten letter.
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