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Girls on Sun Bed
A group of factory girls from Leeds, Yorkshire, England, topping up their tans with the aid of sunray treatment. Shame about the goggles... Date: early 1930s
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Body C Ulture Goggles Leeds Shame Sun Bathing Sunbathing Toilet Topping Treatment Sun Ray Sunray
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating 'Girls on Sun Bed' fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage gem, captured in the early 1930s, showcases a playful group of factory girls from Leeds, Yorkshire, England, enjoying their sunray treatment. The image beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the era, with the girls donning fashionable swimsuits and protective goggles as they soak up the sun. Add an air of nostalgia and charm to your home or office with this exquisite fine art print, a timeless piece that is sure to inspire and delight.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of leisure and relaxation for a group of factory girls from Leeds, Yorkshire, England, during the early 1930s. The women are seen lying on a sun bed, their bodies exposed to the warm rays of the sun, as they top up their tans with the aid of sunray treatment. The sunbed, a popular health and beauty trend of the time, was believed to provide numerous benefits, including improving skin complexion and boosting overall health. Despite the sunny scene, the women are wearing goggles to protect their eyes from the intense sun. The use of goggles was a common practice during sunbathing sessions, as the sun's rays could be harmful to the eyes. The setting of the photograph is significant, as it contrasts the women's industrial work lives with their leisure time. Factory work was a common occupation for women in Yorkshire during this period, and long hours spent in factories could take a toll on their health and wellbeing. Sunbathing sessions like this one provided a much-needed break from the monotony and stresses of factory life. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the cultural practices and body ideals of the time. Sunbathing and tanning were becoming increasingly popular, and a tan was seen as a sign of good health and vitality. The image is a reminder of the historical significance of sunbathing and the role it played in shaping body culture in the early 20th century. Despite the joy and relaxation depicted in the photograph, there is a sense of shame associated with the use of goggles. The goggles may have been necessary for sun protection, but they also served to conceal the women's eyes and hide their identities, adding an element of modesty and discretion to their sunbathing session.
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