Fine Art Print : London Stand-Pipe
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London Stand-Pipe
Fetching water from a stand- pipe in a London residential street during a frost : some households send their servant girls, others employ street boys offering their services
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Media ID 4331532
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10133208
Community Employ Fetching Frost Households Offering Pipe Residential S End Servant Services Stand Supply
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the charm of history with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, titled "London Stand-Pipe" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to a London residential street during a frosty morning. Witness the everyday life of the past as people fetch water from a stand-pipe, with some households sending their servant girls and others employing street boys for their services. Add an air of timeless elegance to your home or office with this beautifully detailed and evocative print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45cm x 40.6cm (17.7" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 print captures a scene from a bygone era in London, where residents are seen fetching water from a stand-pipe on a frosty day. The image showcases the community spirit of the time, with some households sending their servant girls to collect water, while others employ street boys offering their services.
In this historical snapshot, we get a glimpse into the daily lives of Londoners as they navigate the challenges of accessing clean water for their homes. The stand-pipe served as a vital source of water supply for many residential streets in London during this period.
The frosty backdrop adds an extra layer of atmosphere to the scene, highlighting the harsh conditions that people had to endure in order to meet their basic needs. Despite these challenges, there is a sense of resilience and resourcefulness among the individuals captured in this image.
As we reflect on this piece of history, we are reminded of the importance of community support and cooperation in times of need. Whether it was through employing servant girls or hiring street boys for assistance, Londoners found ways to ensure that everyone had access to essential resources like water.
Overall, this print is not just a visual record of past practices but also serves as a reminder of the strength and unity that can be found within communities facing adversity.
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