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

14"x11" Photo Print

Step into the roaring '20s with our vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. Witness the intriguing trend of lip tattooing in this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. A lady gracefully endures the process in a West End salon, surrounded by a flurry of artists and onlookers. Dare to defy conventions and add a touch of history to your decor with this enchanting, 1929 snapshot.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")

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.

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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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