Mouse Mat : Pyne - Salop Seller
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Pyne - Salop Seller
SALOP SELLER She is selling gingerbread and salop (or saloop), a wholesome beverage served with milk and sugar, to passers-by in London Streets
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1808 Ginger Bread Milk Passers Pyne Salop Seller Selling Served Sugar
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 18.6cm (9.3" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 evocative image captures the scene of a Salop Seller, as depicted in Pyne's Royal Residences and Camp, a popular series published in 1808 by the English engraver and print seller, Thomas Rowlandson, and his publishing partner Rudolph Ackermann. The Salop Seller is shown in the midst of London's bustling streets, offering passers-by traditional English treats: gingerbread and Salop, or Saloop, a wholesome beverage made from the root of the sassafras tree, served with milk and sugar. The Salop Seller's cart is laden with an array of gingerbread, from small, intricately decorated biscuits to larger, more rustic loaves. The seller herself is dressed in the traditional attire of the time, with a long, full apron and a bonnet adorned with a ribbon. Her face is expressive and animated as she calls out to potential customers, her voice blending with the cacophony of sounds that fill the city streets. Salop, a popular drink in the 18th and early 19th centuries, was believed to have originated in Salop, or Shropshire, in England. It was made by simmering the root of the sassafras tree with milk, sugar, and spices, creating a sweet, aromatic beverage that was both refreshing and soothing. The addition of gingerbread, a popular sweet treat made from ginger, honey, and spices, added an extra layer of warmth and flavor to the experience. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history of the food industry in London during the Regency era, a time when street vendors played a crucial role in providing sustenance and entertainment to the city's residents and visitors alike.
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