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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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection: "PENNY GAFF / DORE / 1870" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Step back in time with this evocative image depicting an audience engrossed in a lively performance at a Penny Gaff, a music hall popular in the East End of London during the late 19th century. With admission priced at just a penny, these entertainment venues offered affordable amusement for the masses. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the history and charm of these Penny Gaffs right into your home, making for a unique and captivating conversation piece. Experience the rich tapestry of history with every detail brilliantly rendered in our premium canvas material. Order yours today and let the magic of the past come alive!
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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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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