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Photographic Print : Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s
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Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s
Woman hanging laundry talking with a mason on a city rooftop, 1870s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881851
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1870s America Apron Basket Chore City Conversation Couple Courtship Female Home House Wife House Work Household Chore Laundry Love Male New York New York City Outdoor Outdoors Romance Social Social Life Summer Talking Urban Urban Life Woman Work Worker Chimney Cleaning Flirt Laundry Basket Mason Roof Top
10"x8" Photo Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print from North Wind Picture Archives. This captivating 19th-century illustration transports you back in time to an era of romance and charm. Witness the enchanting moment of a woman hanging laundry on a bustling city rooftop, where she shares a heartfelt conversation with a mason. The intricate hand-colored woodcut detail brings this vintage scene to life, adding a touch of elegance and nostalgia to any space. Perfect for those who love history, art, or simply appreciate the beauty of a bygone era, this print is a timeless treasure to cherish.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" 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.
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In this hand-colored woodcut print from the 1800s, we are transported to a city rooftop in New York during the 1870s. The scene depicts a charming moment of romance between a woman and a mason amidst their daily chores. As she hangs laundry on the clothesline, her apron fluttering gently in the summer breeze, she engages in an animated conversation with the male worker. The image captures not only their flirtatious courtship but also offers us a glimpse into urban life and social history of that era. The illustration showcases traditional household chores like laundry hanging while highlighting the bustling energy of America's growing cities. The setting is evocative, with chimneys rising against a backdrop of other rooftops, symbolizing both domesticity and industry. This snapshot transports us back to an era when love blossomed even amid mundane tasks. This vintage artwork serves as a reminder of simpler times when conversations flowed freely between neighbors and connections were made through shared experiences. It invites us to appreciate how love can find its way into unexpected places - even atop city roofs. As we gaze upon this historical gem, we are reminded that beneath all our modern trappings lies a rich tapestry woven by countless stories like these – tales of ordinary people finding extraordinary moments amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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