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End of the summer show
End of the summer show. Illustration shows putti and actors and actresses breaking down the scenery and putting away props and costumes at the end of the summer theater season; also shows a young woman learning that her engagement ring is next to worthless, both in economic value and romantic sentiment. Includes verse Vanity of Vanities by BLT. Date 1906 September 12. End of the summer show. Illustration shows putti and actors and actresses breaking down the scenery and putting away props and costumes at the end of the summer theater season; also shows a young woman learning that her engagement ring is next to worthless, both in economic value and romantic sentiment. Includes verse Vanity of Vanities by BLT. Date 1906 September 12
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a captivating illustration from the September 12, 1906, issue of Puck magazine, presents a poignant scene of the conclusion of the summer theater season. The image is filled with a sense of melancholy as putti, mischievous mythological beings, and the cast and crew work together to dismantle the elaborate sets and pack away costumes and props. Amidst the chaos, a young woman stands dejected as she discovers the worthlessness of her engagement ring. The illustration masterfully captures the fleeting nature of the theater world and the transience of human emotions. The verse inscribed at the bottom, "Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity," by the renowned author and satirist, Bert Leston Taylor (BLT), further emphasizes the theme of impermanence. The putti, with their playful expressions and nimble hands, add a touch of whimsy to the scene, while the actors and actresses, their faces etched with exhaustion and sadness, illustrate the bittersweet end to another season. The young woman's disillusionment with her engagement ring symbolizes the fading of romantic illusions and the harsh reality of the world beyond the stage. This illustration offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the end of the summer theater season was a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the transience of human experiences.
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