Framed Print : PENNY GAFF / DORE / 1870
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PENNY GAFF / DORE / 1870
Audience and actors at a Penny Gaff, a music hall to which the admission was a penny, of which there were many in the East End of London
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Media ID 609236
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Admission Audience Dore Penny Cabaret
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "PENNY GAFF / DORE / 1870" print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the lively and bustling atmosphere of a Penny Gaff, a music hall popular in the East End of London during the late 19th century. Audience members, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around the stage, eagerly anticipating the performance. Actors, poised and ready, prepare to entertain the crowd with their skills and charisma. The warm, inviting glow of the gaslights illuminates the room, creating an intimate and engaging environment. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let it serve as a conversation starter, adding character and charm to any space. Our high-quality framed prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of this captivating image. Experience the excitement and energy of a Penny Gaff right in your own home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the vibrant and bustling East End of London in 1870 with this print of a Penny Gaff performance. The audience is packed into the small music hall, eagerly awaiting the entertainment that awaits them.
Penny Gaffs were popular establishments during this era, offering affordable entertainment to the working-class residents of London. For just a penny, patrons could enjoy a variety of acts including music, comedy, and drama.
In this particular image, we see both the audience and actors fully engrossed in the performance unfolding before them. The atmosphere is electric as laughter and applause fill the air.
The historical significance of this print cannot be understated. It provides a glimpse into a bygone era when live entertainment was at its peak in popularity. The Penny Gaffs were an important part of British culture during this time, providing an escape from everyday life for many people.
As you study each face in the crowd and each performer on stage, you can't help but feel transported back to 1870 and experience what it must have been like to be part of such a lively and dynamic scene.
This print from Mary Evans Picture Library truly captures the essence of Penny Gaffs and their impact on British history.
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