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Balloon seller on a Victorian scrap
Balloon seller on the beach on a Victorian scrap.
circa 1890s
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Media ID 14358531
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Balloon Balloons Bunch Calling Colours Penny Sailor Salesman Salesmen Scrap Scraps Seller Selling Straw
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Step right up, children! Gaze in wonderment as I present to you a kaleidoscope of colour and joy, brought to you by the seaside balloon seller of the late Victorian era. Circa 1890s, this photograph from The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library transports us back in time to an era of simple pleasures and carefree summers by the sea. The scene unfolds on a picturesque Victorian scrap, where the crisp blue and green hues of the ocean meet the golden sandy beach. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, illuminating the vibrant colours of the balloon seller's wares. Dressed in a white suit and straw hat, reminiscent of a sailor, the seller calls out to the boys and girls gathered around him. A boy in a blue shirt and short pants, his eyes wide with excitement, reaches out for a penny's worth of balloons. A girl in a pink and yellow dress, her curls bouncing in the breeze, clutches a bunch of colourful balloons, her smile reflecting the pure joy of the moment. The seller, with a friendly and inviting demeanour, offers a variety of balloons in shades of pink, green, blue, and yellow. His trade is a colourful spectacle, a delightful distraction from the daily grind of life. The scene is a testament to the power of simple pleasures and the enduring allure of the seaside. This photograph is a treasure trove of history, capturing the essence of a bygone era and the innocence of childhood. It is a moment frozen in time, a moment that continues to captivate and inspire us, long after the last balloon has been sold.
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