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Fine Art Print : 1930s Poor housing at Blaina, Monmouthshire
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1930s Poor housing at Blaina, Monmouthshire
A woman and her small child stand outside a single-storey cottage at Blaina in South Wales. Industry in the area was centred on coal-mining and the local tinplate works and suffered great poverty and unemployment in the 1920s and 1930s. Date: circa 1936
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Area Centred Coal Cottage Mining Stand Storey Tinplate
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a poignant image of 1930s poverty in Blaina, Monmouthshire. This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, with a woman and her young child standing outside a humble, single-story cottage. The industry-dominated landscape of coal-mining and tinplate works casts a long shadow over their simple home, offering a poignant reminder of the hardships faced during this period. Bring this powerful image into your home or office as a conversation starter and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh realities of life in Blaina, Monmouthshire during the 1930s. The image shows a woman and her small child standing outside a single-story cottage, their expressions conveying a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The area, located in South Wales, was heavily industrialized, with coal-mining and the local tinplate works being the main sources of employment. However, the industry suffered greatly during the 1920s and 1930s, leading to high levels of poverty and unemployment. The woman's simple yet functional attire and the worn-out appearance of the cottage are clear indicators of the economic hardships faced by the community during this period. Despite the challenging circumstances, the mother and child continue to persevere, embodying the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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