Canvas Print : Queueing for Soup 1877
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Queueing for Soup 1877
Queueing for leg of beef soup at 2 pence a bowl outside working class dining room
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 607384
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10058978
1877 Apron Bandage Beef Bowl Dining Meat Pence Queueing Soup
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Queueing for Soup 1877" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing photograph offers a glimpse into the past, depicting a bustling scene of people queuing outside a working-class dining room, each eagerly awaiting their turn to purchase a hearty leg of beef soup for just 2 pence a bowl. Bring the rich history and charm of the Victorian era into your home with this beautifully printed canvas. The high-quality canvas material enhances the details and textures of this evocative image, allowing you to relive the past with stunning clarity. Perfect for adding character and conversation to any room, this Canvas Print from Media Storehouse is not only an exquisite piece of art but also a testament to the enduring power of human connection. Elevate your decor with this unique and captivating addition to your collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled "Queueing for Soup" and dated 1877, captures a moment in time from the bustling streets of Victorian London. The photograph, obtained from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the working class during this historical period. Outside a modest dining room, a long queue of individuals, mostly men, wait their turn to purchase a bowl of hearty leg of beef soup for just 2 pence. The scene is reminiscent of the harsh realities of urban life during the late 19th century, where access to nutritious food was a daily struggle for many. The photograph reveals intricate details that transport us back in time. The men in the queue, dressed in simple work clothes and bandages, display the physical toll of their labor. The aproned vendor, with a steaming pot of soup in the foreground, prepares to serve the next customer in line. The atmosphere is one of communal survival, as the men share a brief moment of camaraderie while they wait for their sustenance. The image also highlights the importance of soup as a staple food during this era. With its affordable price and nutritional value, soup provided a vital source of energy and warmth for the working class. The simple act of queueing for a bowl of soup becomes a poignant symbol of the collective struggle for survival and the shared human experience of seeking nourishment. This photograph, with its historical significance and rich details, offers a poignant reminder of the past and the resilience of the human spirit. It invites us to reflect on the daily struggles and triumphs of the working class during the Victorian era and the enduring power of community and shared experience.
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