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Reading with Book on Lap
A vignette photograph showing a young woman wearing a polonaise with over-skirt divided at the front. Hair: centre parting with large coils of false hair
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Media ID 603923
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10127782
C 1870 Coils Divided False Parting Polonaise Vignette Skirt
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15cm x 23.7cm (5.9" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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
This vignette photograph, titled "Reading with Book on Lap," showcases a young woman immersed in the world of literature during the Victorian era, circa 1870. The image, from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time over a century ago. The young woman in the photograph is elegantly dressed in a polonaise costume, a fashionable choice for women during this period. The polonaise, with its over-skirt divided at the front, accentuates her slender figure and adds an air of sophistication to her appearance. Her hair is styled in a center parting, adorned with large coils of false hair, a common practice during this time to enhance the volume and fullness of one's locks. Despite her fashionable attire, the woman's focus is solely on the book in her lap. The title of the book or magazine is not visible, but the expression on her face suggests that she is deeply engrossed in its pages. This image offers a poignant reminder of the power of literature to transport us to other worlds and to engage our imaginations. Communications in the Victorian era were limited, and reading was a popular pastime for women, providing a means of escape from the daily routines and constraints of their lives. The image of a woman reading, therefore, holds a special significance in the history of women and their role in society during this period. In conclusion, this photograph of a young woman reading with a book on her lap, dressed in a beautiful polonaise costume, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. It provides a window into the world of Victorian women and their love for literature, as well as their fashionable attire. The image is a testament to the enduring power of books to transport us to other worlds and to inspire our imaginations, regardless of the time period or societal constraints.
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