Framed Print : Costume / Navvy
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Costume / Navvy
A London navvy wearing a white smock, peaked cap & stout boots, smokes his pipe as he digs a ditch. A lantern alerts passersby to mind the hole
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Media ID 4344795
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Digging Digs Ditch Hole Mind Navvy Peaked Pipe Smock Smokes Spade Stout Alerts Passers By Shovell
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Costume / Navvy" framed print from Media Storehouse, in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the heart of Victorian London, where a hardworking navvy in stout boots, peaked cap, and white smock takes a moment's respite from his labor. With pipe in hand and lantern casting a warm glow, he mindfully guards the dug trench from unwary passersby. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and let the rich history of the past come alive in your personal space. A perfect blend of history and artistry, the high-quality print is expertly framed to preserve its beauty for generations to come.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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 evocative image captures the essence of a London Navvy at work in the late 19th century. Dressed in the traditional uniform of a navvy, the man wears a white smock to protect his clothes from the muck and mud, a peaked cap to keep the rain off his face, and stout boots to withstand the rough terrain. In his hand, he holds a pipe, taking a moment to relax and enjoy a smoke as he pauses in his labor. The scene is set against the backdrop of a dark and damp trench, the lantern at his side casting a faint glow that alerts passersby to mind the hole. With a spade in the other hand, he continues the arduous task of digging the ditch, a task that was essential for the expansion of London's infrastructure during this period. The image is reminiscent of the harsh working conditions endured by the working class during the Victorian era. Navvies, or laborers, were an integral part of the construction industry, building roads, sewers, and railways. Their work was often dangerous and physically demanding, and they faced long hours, low wages, and poor living conditions. Despite the challenges, the navvies were a hardy and resilient lot, and their spirit is captured in this photograph. The man's determined expression and the focus in his eyes speak to the pride and dedication he took in his work. This image is a poignant reminder of the important role that working men played in the history of London and the broader industrial revolution." This photograph is a historical record of the life and work of a London Navvy in the late 1800s. It is a valuable resource for those studying the history of labor, class, and infrastructure development during this period. The image is available for research and educational purposes only, and is not to be used for commercial gain. It is courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online.
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