Photographic 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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Costume / Navvy" print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time, showcasing a London navvy in his traditional attire - a white smock, peaked cap, and sturdy boots. With a pipe clenched in his teeth and a lantern illuminating his work area, he invites us to pause and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our historical predecessors. This stunning print is not just a decorative addition to your space, but a window into the past, perfect for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of bygone eras.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.3cm x 27.9cm (6.4" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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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