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Perils of Crinolines
Voyeurs can cop an eyeful in Hyde Park on a windy day thanks to the latest fashion. A lady is lifted off the ground as her crinoline inflates scaring her pet dog & page boy Date: 1859
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Media ID 590412
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Crinoline Gust Hyde Inflate Latest Lifted Panic Peril Scaring Voyeur Windy
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Perils of Crinolines" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful 1859 snapshot offers a playful glimpse into the past, as a lady's elegant crinoline unexpectedly lifts her off the ground in Hyde Park. Amidst the surprise, her pet dog and page boy look on in amusement, making this an enduring image of Victorian fashion and its quirks. Add a touch of historical whimsy to your home with this exquisitely printed and framed canvas art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from 1859, titled "Perils of Crinolines," we witness a moment of unexpected amusement and perhaps even panic in Hyde Park, London. The fashionable lady in the foreground, dressed in the latest Victorian attire, is caught off-guard by a sudden gust of wind that has inflated her voluminous crinoline skirt to monstrous proportions. Her pet dog and page boy, both looking on in surprise and amusement, seem to be the only witnesses to this spectacle. The crinoline, a popular fashion accessory among women during the Victorian era, was known for its large, bell-shaped hoops that added fullness to the skirt. However, this very feature made it susceptible to being lifted off the ground by strong winds, causing quite a commotion and often drawing unwanted attention. The windy day in Hyde Park must have been a challenging one for the fashionable women of the time, as they struggled to keep their skirts in place while enjoying a leisurely stroll in the park. The lady in this photograph, with her mortified expression, seems to have experienced a particularly embarrassing moment. Her hands are clutched to her chest, as if to shield herself from the prying eyes of onlookers. Despite the potential embarrassment, the incident appears to have brought a moment of levity to the scene, as evidenced by the amused expressions of her dog and page boy. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Victorian women and the challenges they faced in adhering to the latest fashion trends. It is a reminder of the perils and pleasures of fashion history and the enduring allure of Hyde Park as a popular destination for Londoners.
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