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beautiful, so interesting from a fashion history perspective, to see these clothes in such detail. thank you

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Thank you for commenting. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the collection.

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Beauty in the everyday

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The wonderful Harold Harvey! 💚

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What a collection, just magnificent and so well curated, thanks for this.

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Thank you, Jon :)

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Lovely. And the artist’s affection for each subject shines through over and over.

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Thank you, Cindy. I love Harold Harvey, and it was a joy to put this collection together.

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Glimpses of everyday life in the early 20th century. Charming.

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Thank you for commenting, Maud. I'm glad you enjoyed the post.

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What an absolute ‘scroll of joy’ Victoria - thank you so much for introducing me to every single one of these works…

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Thank you, Toni. I'm so pleased you enjoyed them. It was a joy putting the collection together.

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How wonderful! I live in Penzance so all this feels so local magical to me. Must pop to the Penlee gallery again soon. Thank you for your fabulous work 👌🏽

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Thank you, Matt! I’m so pleased you enjoyed them. And a gallery trip sounds perfect! :)

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Lucky you! I was just <wishing> that I lived in Penzance so that I could do the same!!

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Very lucky indeed! Maybe one day you can visit?

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Thank you for this brilliant Substack Victoria. There's nothing else like it. I read lots of politics and some literature on here, but your posts are like opening a box of treasures every time and they remind me of what is truly important

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Thank you so much, Nick. What a truly lovely comment. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the posts 🧡

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A lovely selection of evocative paintings!

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Thank you, Dorinda 🤎

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Loved all of these. I looked up a word to describe a collection spanning 40 years and came up with "oeuvre"... For some reason many of the works strike me as having the sensitivity of a feminine touch.

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Thank you, Paul. I love Harold Harvey’s work and am so pleased you enjoyed the post.

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We drove down to Penzance from the Tamar Valley yesterday on a perfect June day (at last) to see this exhibition at the Penlee Gallery and it was superb. Well worth a visit.

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Oooh, I’m very envious. The gallery visit and the sunshine! :)

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Easy....the Tin Miners! But it is a brilliant set of images. Except the Mousehole one. I am tempted to hunt it down and burn it....

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Though I love Harold Harvey’s work, I admit the Mousehole painting isn’t a favourite :)

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Phew! I was hoping I wouldn't offend you...

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Not at all. I don’t offend easily… :)

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I love your gallery posts! I always find something unique and beautiful - this time it was the still life of the daffodils. Thanks so much for taking the time to share these - they help bring wonderful light to historical time periods for me. ❤️💕

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Thank you so much, Cindy. I really enjoy putting the gallery posts together. If you have any collection suggestions, please let me know 🧡

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These are amazing, I feel newly inspired. Thank you for the introduction!

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Thank you, Roshni. And you're very welcome! :)

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Really super ! Thank you so much.

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Thank you, Maureen! :)

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These are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you

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Thank you, Sarah. I love Harold Harvey, so it was definitely my pleasure! :)

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