Poster Print : Roller Skating 1891
Poster Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Roller Skating 1891
Seriously over-dressed Victorian ladies roller- skating at the Olympia rink, London, where " fast skating", though highly unlikely, is " strictly prohibited". Date: 1891
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Media ID 14289469
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1891 Comical Dressed Fast Genteel Highly Ladylike Olympia Prohibited Rink Roller Rollerskating Skating Strictly
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Roller Skating 1891 poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the elegance and nostalgia of Victorian London. Witness the seriously over-dressed ladies gracefully gliding on roller skates at the Olympia rink, where the rules strictly forbade 'fast skating'. A charming addition to any home or office, this poster print adds a touch of history and whimsy to your decor. Bring the past into the present with Media Storehouse's authentic and high-quality poster prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the year 1891, showcases an extraordinary scene of Victorian ladies engaging in the novel and somewhat comical pastime of roller skating at the renowned Olympia Rink in London. The elegantly dressed women, adorned in their ladylike attire, exhibit a sense of grace and genteel amusement as they glide across the rink, their faces reflecting a mixture of concentration and delight. Despite the air of refinement and leisure, a sign prominently displayed at the rink sternly reminds the ladies that 'fast skating' is 'strictly prohibited.' The notion of women engaging in such a speedy and daring activity was likely considered inappropriate for their delicate sensibilities and social standing during this era. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, where the thrill of a new sport like roller skating was embraced by the upper classes, who sought to incorporate it into their social lives while maintaining their Victorian decorum. The comical juxtaposition of the ladies' elegant attire and the somewhat clumsy and ungainly nature of roller skating adds to the overall charm and intrigue of this photograph.
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