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The Graphic Christmas Number front cover, 1927
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The Graphic Christmas Number front cover, 1927
Front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number for 1927 entitled A Crinoline Christmas. A lady in a voluminous yellow crinoline dress stands precariously on a chair to place candles on the bough of a huge Christmas tree. A number of Health and Safety rules have been broken in this picture. Date: 1927
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1. Title: A Vintage Christmas Eve: A Lady in Crinoline Dangerously Decorating a Towering Christmas Tree, 1927 2. In this image from The Graphic Christmas Number of 1927, a woman in a voluminous yellow crinoline dress gracefully balances on a chair, reaching for the bough of an impressive Christmas tree to place candles. The cover, titled "A Crinoline Christmas," transports us back to a bygone era, evoking the charm and elegance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 3. The festive scene is set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, where traditions and grandeur reigned supreme. The lady's crinoline dress, a symbol of the period's opulence, adds to the overall charm of the image. However, her precarious position on the chair, with one hand clutching the tree for support and the other holding a lit candle, raises concerns about safety standards that were not yet a priority during this time. 4. The tree, adorned with candles and other ornaments, stands tall and majestic, its branches laden with the promise of a joyous Christmas. The couple in the background, engaged in their own Christmas preparations, adds to the sense of togetherness and anticipation that comes with the holiday season. 5. This front cover, a testament to the spirit of the Christmas Eve celebrations of yesteryears, invites us to appreciate the simple joys of the season and the traditions that continue to endure, even as we move through the centuries. 6. The Graphic Christmas Number, published in 1927, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to relive the magic and charm of a time when Christmas was celebrated with grandeur, tradition, and a touch of danger.
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