Framed Print : Tattooing the Lips

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Tattooing the Lips

The latest craze for feminine beauty is the tattooing of the lips with small flowers and butterflies. This picture shows a lady being tattooed in a West End (of London) salon. Date: 1929

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Media ID 7202949

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Body Butterflies C Ulture Craze Feminine Latest Lips Salon Screen Tattoo Tattooed Tattooing Toilet 1929

22"x18" Modern Frame

Step into the roaring twenties with our vintage-inspired Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Tattooing the Lips" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the latest beauty trend of the era - tattooed lips adorned with delicate flowers and butterflies. Experience a glimpse into the past as you imagine the buzz of a West End salon in 1929. Add a touch of history and charm to your space with this unique and intriguing piece of art.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")

Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")

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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This image captures the allure and intrigue of the latest feminine beauty trend in 1920s London: tattooing the lips with delicate flowers and graceful butterflies. The photograph, taken in a West End salon in 1929, showcases a brave and daring lady as she undergoes the painstaking process of having small, intricate designs inked onto her upper lip. The Japanese-inspired motifs add an exotic and alluring touch to her appearance, reflecting the cultural fusion that characterized the 1930s. The tattooing of the lips was a bold departure from the traditional notions of feminine beauty, which emphasized a natural and unadorned look. This new trend, however, was quickly gaining popularity as a symbol of rebellion and individuality. The salon, with its elegant decor and soothing atmosphere, provided a safe and discreet space for women to experiment with this daring new form of body art. Despite the discomfort and potential risks associated with tattooing, the allure of this new trend was too strong to resist. The small, delicate designs were often accompanied by the belief that they would bring good fortune and happiness, adding an additional layer of meaning and significance to the process. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of tattooing in the 1920s and 1930s, a time when the boundaries of beauty and self-expression were being redefined. The lady in the image, with her determined expression and unwavering gaze, embodies the spirit of adventure and self-confidence that characterized this era.

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