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Framed Print : The Half Hour Before Dinner
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The Half Hour Before Dinner
Humorous scene showing a family and guests, dressed in evening attire, waiting for Christmas dinner to be served. An old man dozes in an armchair, a man looks at his pocket watch as he leans by the fireplace and some fractious children start to fight. The cook stands out in the hallway looking worried. Dinner time was an elaborate family affair during the Victorian era, with an army of servants used to cook and serve food in upper class homes
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1871 Arm Chair Attire Cook Dinner Dressed Elaborate Fight Fire Place Guests Half Hall Way Homes Hour Leans Pocket Servants Serve Served Stands Start Waiting Watch Worried Dozes Upper
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the charming addition to your home decor from Media Storehouse's Framed Prints collection: "The Half Hour Before Dinner" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful scene captures the essence of the holiday season with a humorous twist. Watch as a family and their guests, all dressed in their finest evening attire, eagerly anticipate the arrival of Christmas dinner. The old man in the armchair, fast asleep, adds a touch of mischief and charm to this timeless image. Bring this charming moment into your home and create a memorable conversation starter with our high-quality framed print. Order now and add a touch of holiday cheer to your living space.
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 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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
A Humorous Scene of Christmas Dinner Preparations in the Victorian Era: 'The Half Hour Before Dinner' (Mary Evans Prints Online, ILN 21, 1871) In this charming and humorous print from the Illustrated London News, we are transported back in time to a Victorian-era Christmas dinner, where an elaborate and meticulously planned affair is unfolding. The scene shows a well-dressed family and their guests, all gathered in the dining room, eagerly anticipating the start of the meal. The old man in the armchair, dressed in his finest evening attire, dozes off by the fireplace, oblivious to the excitement building around him. A man in the foreground leans against the mantelpiece, checking his pocket watch, no doubt anxious for the meal to begin on time. Meanwhile, in the background, some fractious children start to bicker and fight, causing their mother or nanny to look on with concern. The cook, dressed in her uniform, stands nervously in the hallway, worrying about the final preparations and the timing of the meal. Dinner time was a grand and elaborate affair during the Victorian era, with an army of servants used to cook and serve the food in upper class homes. The importance of a well-executed dinner party was a reflection of the host's social standing and status. This humorous print captures the anticipation and excitement of the moment before the meal, as well as the chaos and unpredictability that often comes with large family gatherings. The print is a delightful reminder of the rich history and traditions of Christmas dinners during the Victorian era.
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