Photographic Print : Shoe Shop / Le Rire
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Shoe Shop / Le Rire
A lady is helped with a pair of new boots, while a man in the background looks up the skirt of another woman on a stepladder
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Media ID 4335471
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10097336
Back Ground Boxes Helped Pair Rire Shoe Shoes Shopping Skirt Step Ladder
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the captivating allure of the past with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Photographic Prints. This mesmerizing image, titled "Shoe Shop / Le Rire," captures a playful moment from yesteryears. A lady tries on a new pair of boots, while an amused man in the background appears to be admiring another woman's skirt, suspended above him on a stepladder. This evocative Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online adds an intriguing narrative to any space, transporting you to a time of charm and mischief. Embrace the enchantment of history with Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25cm x 35.5cm (9.8" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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 intriguing photograph, titled "Shoe Shop / Le Rire," captures a moment of contrasting scenes unfolding in a bustling shoe store in the early 1900s. In the foreground, a kind-hearted shop assistant gently assists a lady as she tries on a new pair of boots. The lady's expression is one of delight and relief, as she stands on a wooden box to reach the display shelf. Her companion, likely her husband or friend, looks on approvingly from the side. However, the background of the image reveals a different story. A man, seemingly oblivious to the scene before him, gazes up the skirt of a woman on a nearby stepladder. The woman, unaware of his lewd intentions, bends over to retrieve a pair of shoes. The juxtaposition of these two scenes creates a complex tableau that speaks to the duality of human nature and the often-unspoken realities of everyday life in the early 20th century. This photograph, taken in 1909, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The shop's cluttered shelves and worn wooden floors evoke a sense of history and tradition. The customers' outfits, from the lady's voluminous skirt to the man's flat cap, transport us back in time. The use of natural light and the candid, unposed nature of the photograph add to its authenticity and charm. Overall, "Shoe Shop / Le Rire" is a captivating image that invites us to ponder the complexities of human interaction and the rich history of shopping and trade. It serves as a reminder that even in the most mundane of settings, there is always a story to be told.
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