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Social / Theatregoers 1890
Some very stiff-necked theatregoers in the box at a London theatre
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Media ID 602360
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10121811
Necked Stiff Theatregoers Upper
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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 17.9cm x 23.7cm (7" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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.
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This photograph, titled "Social / Theatregoers 1890: Some very stiff-necked theatregoers in the box at a London theatre," offers a fascinating glimpse into the social landscape of 19th-century Britain. The image, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to an era of elegance and refinement, where the theatre served as a popular venue for the upper classes to display their wealth and status. The photograph captures a scene from a London theatre box, where several theatregoers are seen engrossed in their conversation, seemingly oblivious to the ongoing performance on the stage below. Their stiff postures and formal attire are indicative of the rigid social norms and etiquette of the time. The women are dressed in elaborate gowns and hats, while the men wear tailcoats and top hats. The photograph also reveals the hierarchical seating arrangements in the theatre, with the upper classes occupying the boxes and the lower classes seated in the pit or the balcony. The ornate decor of the box, with its plush velvet seats and intricate woodwork, further underscores the opulence and grandeur of the theatre-going experience for the elite. This photograph is an invaluable historical document that provides insights into the social customs and class distinctions of 19th-century Britain. It also offers a glimpse into the world of theatre-going, which was an integral part of the social fabric of the time, and served as a platform for the display of wealth, status, and culture. The stiff-necked theatregoers in this photograph are a testament to the rigid social norms of the time, but they also represent a fascinating chapter in the history of theatre and social life in Britain.
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