The toyshop
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The toyshop
Two children gaze longingly into the toyshop window, while their young friend stands there content with her doll. Date: 1900
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Media ID 14140038
© Mary Evans Picture Library / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Bennett Content Doll Friend Gaze Harriet Longingly Stands Toyshop
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, captured in the year 1900, transports us back in time to a simpler era, where the magic of childhood and the allure of toys held a special place in the hearts of young ones. The photograph, titled "The Toyshop," features two children standing outside a quaint, old-fashioned toy store, their eyes fixed on the colorful array of toys displayed in the window. Their expressions speak volumes of their longing and excitement, as they savored the tantalizing promise of new treasures that awaited them inside. In stark contrast to her friends, a young girl, dressed in a pretty, frilly dress, stands contentedly by the window, her cherished doll cradled in her arms. Her smile radiates pure joy and satisfaction, a testament to the enduring comfort and companionship that a beloved toy can provide. This timeless scene, captured by an unidentified photographer, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the universal language of childhood and the power of imagination. The image, which is part of the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a priceless piece of history that invites us to reflect on the joys and innocence of our own childhood memories.
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