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Seaside Peepshow C1890
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Seaside Peepshow C1890
Drop in a penny and the model will work. - wholeseome family entertainment on the pier; but the young lady in the foreground would rather know what the butler saw
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Butler C1890 Foreground P Ier Penny Sea Side Peep Show
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Step back in time to the seaside entertainment of the late 19th century with this print from Mary Evans Picture Library. The scene captures a bustling pier, where families gather around a peepshow machine that promises wholesome amusement for just a penny.
In the foreground, a young lady stands out from the crowd, her gaze fixed on something beyond the mechanical model before her. Perhaps she is more interested in what secrets the butler may have seen behind closed doors than in the innocent charms of seaside entertainment.
This image offers a glimpse into a bygone era when simple pleasures and curiosity reigned supreme. The historical significance of this snapshot is palpable, as it transports us to a time when leisure activities were much different than they are today.
The details captured in this photograph - from the period costumes to the architecture of the pier - paint a vivid picture of life in circa 1890. It serves as both an educational tool and an artistic representation of days gone by.
So drop in your penny and take a trip back through history with this enchanting print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Let your imagination run wild as you ponder what stories lie hidden behind those peepshow curtains.
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