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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


Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)

Discover the rich history of construction work with our captivating Costume / Navvy jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an authentic image of a London navvy, this puzzle presents a charming scene of a hardworking man in a white smock, peaked cap, and sturdy boots. With a pipe in hand and a lantern nearby to alert passersby, this puzzle is not only a fun and engaging activity but also a nostalgic journey into the past. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages, this high-quality puzzle piece set brings history to life, piece by piece.

Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")

Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion

Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 37.2cm (11.5" x 14.6")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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