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Perils of Crinolines
Voyeurs can cop an eyeful in Hyde Park on a windy day thanks to the latest fashion. A lady is lifted off the ground as her crinoline inflates scaring her pet dog & page boy Date: 1859
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Media ID 590412
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Crinoline Gust Hyde Inflate Latest Lifted Panic Peril Scaring Voyeur Windy
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the "Perils of Crinolines" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, dated 1859, showcases a humorous moment in Victorian fashion history. A lady's crinoline, a popular fashion accessory of the time, lifts her off the ground in Hyde Park, creating an unexpected spectacle. Her startled expression and the reaction of her pet dog and page boy add to the amusement. Bring a touch of history and charm to your space with this intriguing print.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from 1859, titled "Perils of Crinolines," we witness a moment of unexpected amusement and perhaps even panic in Hyde Park, London. The fashionable lady in the foreground, dressed in the latest Victorian attire, is caught off-guard by a sudden gust of wind that has inflated her voluminous crinoline skirt to monstrous proportions. Her pet dog and page boy, both looking on in surprise and amusement, seem to be the only witnesses to this spectacle. The crinoline, a popular fashion accessory among women during the Victorian era, was known for its large, bell-shaped hoops that added fullness to the skirt. However, this very feature made it susceptible to being lifted off the ground by strong winds, causing quite a commotion and often drawing unwanted attention. The windy day in Hyde Park must have been a challenging one for the fashionable women of the time, as they struggled to keep their skirts in place while enjoying a leisurely stroll in the park. The lady in this photograph, with her mortified expression, seems to have experienced a particularly embarrassing moment. Her hands are clutched to her chest, as if to shield herself from the prying eyes of onlookers. Despite the potential embarrassment, the incident appears to have brought a moment of levity to the scene, as evidenced by the amused expressions of her dog and page boy. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Victorian women and the challenges they faced in adhering to the latest fashion trends. It is a reminder of the perils and pleasures of fashion history and the enduring allure of Hyde Park as a popular destination for Londoners.
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