Mouse Mat : Finishing School 1930S
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Finishing School 1930S
A group of proper young ladies, possibly at a finishing school or university, compose themselves and read newspapers around a gas fire. One girl is smoking
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Behaved Bored Compose Finishing Manners Possibly Proper Read Schools University
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 23.7cm x 16.4cm (9.3" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting photograph, captured by an unidentified photographer in the 1930s, offers a glimpse into the daily life of young women at a finishing school or university in Britain during that era. The proper young ladies, dressed in elegant costumes of the time, sit around a cozy gas fire, each engrossed in their own newspaper. The atmosphere is one of refined sophistication and quiet concentration, as the women carefully compose themselves, each lost in her own world of news and current events. One young lady, defying the strict societal norms of the time, casually smokes a cigarette, adding an air of rebellion and nonchalance to the otherwise proper scene. The presence of the gas fire suggests that this may have been taken in the colder months, making the scene all the more cozy and inviting. Finishing schools were institutions that provided young women with the education and training they needed to become well-rounded, cultured, and socially adept members of society. These schools focused on teaching manners, etiquette, and social graces, as well as academic subjects. The women in this photograph appear to be taking a break from their studies, perhaps enjoying a moment of respite before returning to their rigorous academic schedules. This photograph is a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of young women during a time of great social and cultural change. The image captures the essence of the 1930s, a time of both tradition and innovation, when young women were expected to behave in a certain way, but were also beginning to challenge societal norms and forge their own paths.
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