Framed Print : Fashions for the open car at Dunhill
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Fashions for the open car at Dunhill
An outfit for a lady motorist comprising a leather jumper of a dark penguin grey shade broken by touches of crimson velvet worn with a grey suede double breasted coat, all completed with a becoming Dutch leather bonnet. Dunhill also had other motoring accessories available including gloves and could make bespoke car mascots for customers. Date: 1919
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Media ID 14247498
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Attire Bonnet Coats Dunhill Fashions Jumper Leather Motorist Outfit Outfits Practical Stylish Suede 1919
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step into the golden age of automobiles with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, "Fashions for the open car at Dunhill," showcases a chic and elegant lady motorist dressed in the height of 1950s fashion. The dark penguin grey leather jumper is accentuated by touches of crimson velvet, adding a pop of color to her timeless outfit. The grey suede double breasted coat completes the look, perfect for those sunny drives in style. Bring a touch of vintage glamour to your home with this beautifully framed and preserved print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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
Step into the roaring twenties with this elegant and practical outfit for a lady motorist, as featured in a 1919 photograph from Dunhill's catalog. The ensemble comprises a sleek leather jumper in a dark penguin grey shade, broken up by touches of crimson velvet, adding a pop of color to the monochromatic look. The jumper is paired with a grey suede double breasted coat, providing both style and warmth for those chilly car rides. Completing the look is a becoming Dutch leather bonnet, designed to keep the wind and rain at bay while on the open road. Dunhill, known for its high-quality leather goods, also offered a range of motoring accessories including gloves to ensure a comfortable grip on the wheel and bespoke car mascots for a personalized touch. This fashionable yet practical outfit reflects the spirit of the era, where women embraced their newfound freedom and independence, and the automobile became a symbol of modernity and progress. The 1920s were a time of experimentation and innovation in fashion, and this outfit is a testament to the unique and stylish clothing choices of the time. The photograph captures the essence of this moment in history, where fashion and motoring intersected, and the open road beckoned, inviting women to explore the world in their cars, dressed in the latest and most fashionable attire.
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