Poster Print : Ten Sous of Rum Please
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Ten Sous of Rum Please
Schoolmistress to a pupil: " Here, get me ten sous worth of best rum from the corner shop". Date: 1906
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Media ID 14293776
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Alcohol Classroom Pupil Sous Temperance Schoolmistress
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating 'Ten Sous of Rum Please' poster print from Media Storehouse. This vintage gem, sourced from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, transports you to an era of simplicity and charm. The image, dated 1906, showcases a schoolmistress giving instructions to her pupil, requesting ten sous worth of the best rum from the corner shop. Add this unique, 19th-century piece to your walls and let the story unfold, creating an intriguing conversation starter in your home or office.
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 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
This evocative photograph, titled "Ten Sous of Rum Please: A Schoolmistress and Her Pupil," was captured in 1906 and is a poignant snapshot of a moment in French educational history. The image shows a stern-looking schoolmistress, dressed in a high-collared blouse and an apron, leaning over her young pupil's desk. With a firm hand, she points to a piece of paper that bears the inscription "10 sous," indicating the sum of money she is requesting from the child. The object of her demand is not a textbook or a pencil, but rather a bottle of rum from the corner shop. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit classroom, filled with the dusty aroma of old books and the faint sound of children's whispers. The atmosphere is heavy with the weight of tradition and the passing of time. The use of ten sous, an old French coin worth approximately 5 cents, adds an authentic touch to the image, further emphasizing its historical significance. The image raises intriguing questions about the role of alcohol in French society during the early 1900s and the attitudes towards it, particularly in the context of education. Was this a common practice, or an isolated incident? Was the schoolmistress encouraging her pupil to drink, or was she using the rum as a form of punishment? The photograph leaves these questions unanswered, inviting the viewer to delve deeper into the complexities of the past. Despite the intrigue, the image also conveys a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, a time when the world moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of life were cherished. The photograph is a reminder of the rich and complex history that lies hidden in the corners of our past, waiting to be discovered and explored.
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