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Poster Print : Satire on Fashions 1869
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Satire on Fashions 1869
A satire on the fashions of the day include flashy, tight trousers & fancy broad shouldered jackets. The polonaise, short skirts, panniers & false hair of the ladies are also mocked
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1869 B Road Bustle Cromwell False Fancy Fashions Include Jackets Mocked Panniers Polonaise Satire Shoe Shouldered Skirts Tight Trousers Flashy Short
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Satire on Fashions 1869 Poster Prints, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print, titled "Satire on Fashions 1869," offers a humorous commentary on the fashion trends of the time. Feast your eyes on the extravagant and flamboyant attire of the era, with its flashy, tight trousers and broad-shouldered jackets mockingly depicted. Ladies' fashion is not left untouched, as the print pokes fun at the polonaise, short skirts, panniers, and even the use of false hair. Bring a touch of historical humor to your walls with this beautifully printed poster, perfect for adding character to your home or office space. The high-quality print captures every detail of this satirical masterpiece, ensuring that the intricacies of the fashion faux pas are not lost. Add this unique piece to your collection and start a conversation about the fascinating world of 19th-century fashion. Order now and let the laughter and intrigue begin!
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
Step back in time to the year 1869 with this fascinating print titled "Satire on Fashions." This piece captures a moment in history when flashy, tight trousers and fancy broad-shouldered jackets were all the rage for men, while women adorned themselves with polonaise dresses, short skirts, panniers, and false hair. The artist behind this satire cleverly mocks the absurdity of these exaggerated fashion trends of the Victorian era.
In a society where appearance was everything, individuals went to great lengths to adhere to the latest styles and fads. However, this print serves as a reminder that sometimes fashion can be taken too far, resulting in comical outcomes. Men are depicted as victims of their own vanity with their outlandish attire, while women are shown struggling under the weight of their elaborate hairstyles and cumbersome garments.
Through humor and wit, this artwork sheds light on the ridiculousness of societal expectations surrounding fashion during this time period. It is a playful commentary on how people will go to extremes in order to fit in and be considered fashionable. Take a closer look at "Satire on Fashions" and immerse yourself in the intricate details that make up this historical snapshot captured by Mary Evans Picture Library.
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