Chicago Doors: Welcome! by auntietk
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Do you see the pineapple above the door? The pineapple is a traditional symbol of hospitality and welcome, and was widely used in the 1700 and 1800s. The open door in this image reinforces the message.
There are several quilt patterns that use the pineapple motif, and it was common to put a quilt with that pattern on a guest's bed as a welcoming gesture. Four poster beds often have pineapples carved into the bedposts for the same reason.
Gateposts, door lintels (as in this photograph), weathervanes, wall stencils, placemat decorations, doormats ... you can find pineapples everywhere, and they all say the same thing ...
WELCOME!
Comments (38)
cannonn
excellent lighting!!!!very good mood!!
cmolsen2002
What a lovely shot of a lovely entrance...very welcoming indeed..........
orig_buggy
would hate to clean that glass!! Gorgeous shot!!
Faemike55
Great shot and wonderful information!
danapommet
Sensational capture and once again you have managed to stay out of the picture. Very nice pineapple narrative and very common over older New England doors. Dana
Meisiekind
Here in Africa we eat the pineapples and just put a welcome mat by the front door... LMAO.....:)) Just kidding my friend - very interesting narrative and your image is tops. I love everything about it. The light and reflections are spot on! Lief jou! xxx
timtripp
superb!
koosievantutte
very fine photo!
bmac62
Whoa, love your pineapple doorway. The door, the glass, what I can see of the lobby all looks immaculate. You've captured the essence of pride on the part of this establishment. If you ever get to visit parts of Holland, you will find many houses that look just like this...immaculate. When the Dutch immigrated to the USA, many picked up the nickname, "Scrubby Dutch",...even their sidewalks and front stoops received daily cleaning with soap and water.
cfulton
Very welcomimg! A wonderful image and great info regarding the fruit. It is great to learn something new! Cheers, Clive
emmecielle
Excellent shot and interesting informations! :)
durleybeachbum
I never knew that! What an elegant, even sumptuous, entrance! And of course with your signature reflections!
wysiwig
Chicago, city of big shoulders and open doors! Fabulous capture. I love the lintel and the woodwork just inside the door.
jascorpio
truely truely beautiful shot, wooooow!!!!!
tizjezzme
Nice shot Tara ....
wjames
Beautiful shot, it realy is inviting.
helanker
What a wonderful door that is. WOW! I love your door shots Tara :-)
myrabe
auntielk, your telling details capture the outside and bring nature in doors along with all the symbolism to welcome me as a visitor.
awjay
looks very welcoming
flora-crassella
a wonderful door! Great photo!!!!! I have pineapple in my kitchen ;-)
hipps13
had to stare a bit and then saw it lol wonderful capture, Tara May have a wonderful weekend too warm hugs that smile, Linda Kaye
sandra46
great shot. But the pineapple looks a serivative of the ancient European architectural decoration of the pine cone. Possibly it was changed by some American architect for nationalist reasons....
Sea_Dog
Great image. What a classy doorway.
frieder
excellent seen and capture! Love this style of photo... beautiful light and reflections!
AndreiR
Wonderful shot -- great observation! I love your Chicago series -- looks like you got a lot out of the trip. Would like to see more of the Windy City through Tara's eyes.
tpx1
nice capture!
dorothylee
I did not know that about pineapples, what an interesting fact. I love the way the reflections here light up the image. Super capture!
elfin14doaks
Awesome shot and lots of details, love the reflections in the glass and on the floor!
Meglaurel
have several images of bed and breakfasts' with the pineapple motif either carved into the entrance or mounted over would be interesting to see a series of these all pasted together. As always lovely detailed shot dear!
Merrylee
A very cool entrance door...I've crochet a lot of pieces with the pineapple pattern...nice shot