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Platform of Marble Arch Underground Station
Central Line series. A very pretty girl seated on a bench on the platform of Marble Arch Underground Station is admired from both sides, by a bulldog and by a rather rogueish cavalryman (complete with whip and spurs!). Date: 1904
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Media ID 14415352
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Admired Bench Capital Jan17 Marble Metro Phil Platform Tube Underground
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting photograph, taken in 1904, captures a moment of whimsy and charm on the platform of Marble Arch Underground Station during the early days of the Central Line in London. The elegant and pretty young woman, dressed in a fashionable turn-of-the-century outfit, sits serenely on a bench, lost in thought or perhaps just enjoying the quiet respite before her daily endeavors. Surrounded by the grandeur of the station's marble architecture, she is unaware of the admiring gazes she receives from two unlikely admirers. On her left, a well-groomed bulldog, with a loving expression in its eyes, gazes up at her with undying devotion. On her right, a roguish cavalryman, complete with a whip and spurs, steals a glance, his mischievous grin hinting at a playful intent. The Central Line, a vital part of London's transportation network, was still in its infancy in 1904, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when the Underground was a novelty and a source of fascination for the public. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of London's transport system and the unexpected moments of beauty and delight that can be found in the most unexpected places.
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