Poster Print : Victorian scrap - I should like to marry a soldier
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Victorian scrap - I should like to marry a soldier
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - I should like to marry a soldier.
late 19th century
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Media ID 14401341
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Apron Clean Cook Marry Scrap Servant Smart Spinster
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring a touch of history into your home with our exquisite Victorian Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Victorian scrap - I should like to marry a soldier," showcases a young woman expressing her longing for a soldier husband. Sourced from the extensive Mary Evans Picture Library collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, this late 19th-century treasure is a stunning addition to any decor. With its intricate details and rich history, this poster print is not just an artwork but a glimpse into the past. Order yours today and let the allure of history enchant your space.
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 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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.
I Should Like to Marry a Soldier
EDITORS COMMENTS
: A Victorian Scrap of Longing and Dreams This Victorian scrap, titled "I Should Like to Marry a Soldier," is a poignant and evocative snapshot of a woman's heartfelt desire for love and companionship. Dated back to the late 19th century, this intriguing piece of ephemera showcases a group of women, all expressing their yearning to marry soldiers. The central figure, a young woman with a demure expression, wears a clean, smart apron and holds a cooking utensil in her hand, suggesting her role as a servant or a cook. Her eyes are fixed on a photograph of a soldier, her face radiating a warm and genuine smile. The other women in the image, also dressed in their best, share similar expressions of longing and anticipation. The scrap is a testament to the societal norms of the time, where marriage was considered a crucial milestone for women, and soldiers were often seen as desirable partners due to their perceived strength, protection, and financial stability. The women's hopeful gazes and the soldier's photograph serve as a reminder of the human need for connection, love, and companionship, transcending the boundaries of time. This scrap, with its intricate details and rich historical context, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the Victorian era and their deepest desires and dreams. It is a beautiful and poignant reminder of the enduring power of love and the human spirit.
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