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Tea Tasting 1930S
Miss Margaret Irving, pictured in her London tasting office, was the only woman tea taster in Britain and an authority in London as a connoisseur of all blends of tea
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Media ID 590795
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10163582
Authority Connoisseur Irving Margaret Off Ice Pictured Tasting Blends Miss Taster
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of tea with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Tea Tasting 1930s" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning print transports you back in time to a London tea tasting office, where the renowned connoisseur, Miss Margaret Irving, delicately samples and evaluates the finest tea blends. Add this elegant and intriguing piece to your home or office, and let the timeless allure of tea be a daily reminder of the beauty and history behind every cup.
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.
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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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Step back in time to the 1930s and join us in a fascinating exploration of the world of tea tasting as depicted in this photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library. In this image, we find ourselves in the tasting office of the esteemed tea connoisseur, Miss Margaret Irving, located in the heart of London. Miss Irving, pictured with a serious expression and donning a stylish hat and coat, was a trailblazing figure in the tea industry, being the only woman tea taster in Britain at the time. Her expertise and knowledge of all blends of tea made her an authority in London's tea scene. The scene is set with an elegant tea table adorned with an array of tea cups, saucers, and tea pots, each one holding a steaming cup of tea, ready for tasting. The warm, inviting atmosphere is further accentuated by the soft, natural light streaming in through the window, casting a gentle glow on the scene. The walls of the office are lined with shelves filled with various tea tins, each one holding a unique and precious blend. Tea tasting was a meticulous and artful process, requiring a keen sense of taste, aroma, and color. Miss Irving's role as a tea taster was not only to ensure the quality of the tea being imported into Britain but also to discover new and exotic blends from around the world. Her discerning palate and unwavering dedication to her craft made her a respected figure in the tea industry and a beloved icon in London society. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, transporting us back to a time when tea was more than just a simple beverage, but a cherished ritual and a symbol of sophistication and refinement.
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