Poster Print : Labour Exchange
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Labour Exchange
LABOUR EXCHANGE at Camberwell Green, expectant claimants and busy officials
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Media ID 573753
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10008988
Busy Camberwell Claimants Clock Conditions Difference Exchange Expectant Labour Off Ice Officials Unemployment Alienation
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints: "Labour Exchange" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image captures the essence of the bustling Labour Exchange at Camberwell Green in the early 20th century. With expectant claimants and busy officials, this powerful photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the determination and resilience of those seeking employment. Bring this historical moment to life in your home or office with our high-quality poster print, perfect for adding character and conversation starters to any space. Order yours today and step back in time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 fascinating print captures a moment in history at the Labour Exchange in Camberwell Green, February 1910. The scene is bustling with activity as expectant claimants wait anxiously for their turn while busy officials attend to their needs. The clock on the wall serves as a reminder of the passing time and the urgency felt by those seeking employment opportunities.
The image highlights the stark contrast between social classes, with working-class individuals facing alienation and uncertainty due to unemployment. The atmosphere in the exchange office is filled with tension and anticipation, reflecting the harsh realities of industrial conditions during this period.
Through this snapshot of historical significance, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the bureaucratic processes that governed labor exchanges in early 20th-century Britain. Mary Evans Picture Library has captured not just a moment frozen in time but also a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by many during an era marked by economic hardship and social inequality.
This print serves as a powerful visual representation of a pivotal point in history when individuals were forced to navigate through complex systems in search of work, highlighting both the resilience and vulnerability inherent within society's most marginalized communities.
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