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An Old Herdsman, Cambridge
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An Old Herdsman, Cambridge
An Old Herdsman, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Date: 1892
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Media ID 11575231
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1892 Aged Arable Attire Cambridge Cambridgeshire Countryman Herder Herdsman Phil Shepherd Smock Staff Stick Worker
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the image of an old herdsman, deeply engrossed in his duties in the picturesque countryside of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in the late 1890s. The herdsman, dressed in traditional attire, wears a smock frock, a common garment used by rural workers during this period. His aged and weathered face, creased with the lines of time and the elements, conveys a sense of wisdom and experience gained through a lifetime of working the land. The herdsman holds a long staff or stick, which serves as both a tool for guiding his herd and a symbol of his authority as a shepherd. The staff is adorned with intricate carvings, reflecting the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized rural life during this era. The herdsman's surroundings further emphasize the traditional and historical nature of the scene. The rolling hills and verdant pastures of Cambridgeshire stretch out in the background, dotted with the occasional tree and farm buildings. The herdsman's position in the foreground, with the sun casting long shadows across the landscape, creates a sense of timelessness and serenity. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of rural workers during the late 19th century. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of the agricultural industry in shaping the history and culture of Cambridgeshire and the United Kingdom as a whole.
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