Poster Print : Lighting the Grate
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Lighting the Grate
Lighting the kitchen grate at exactly 7am
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Media ID 583660
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1860 Grate Kitchen Kitchenmaids Lighting Servants
27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the enchanting "Lighting the Grate" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning image captures the essence of a bygone era, as the first rays of morning light illuminate a traditional kitchen scene. Witness the moment as the grate is lit at exactly 7am, filling the room with a warm and inviting glow. Perfect for adding character to your home or office, this beautifully detailed print is a timeless treasure that tells a story with every glance. Bring history to life with the Media Storehouse range of poster prints.
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 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Lighting the Grate, 1860s: A Daily Ritual of a Victorian Kitchen Maid This evocative image captures the daily ritual of a Victorian kitchen maid as she lights the kitchen grate at exactly 7am. The scene is set in an 1860s English kitchen, where the crackle of the fire and the aroma of freshly baked bread would have filled the air. The kitchen, with its traditional red brick walls, large stone hearth, and wooden beams, is a testament to the historical charm of the era. The kitchen maid, dressed in her uniform of a white apron and cap, is seen standing by the grate, her back towards us. She holds a long match in her hand, poised to ignite the kindling in the grate. The fire, which has been allowed to burn out overnight, needs to be relit each morning to heat the kitchen and prepare meals for the household. The maid's expression is focused and determined, reflecting the importance of this task in maintaining the smooth running of the household. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian kitchen maid, a role that was essential to the functioning of a middle-class household. The servants, including kitchen maids, were an integral part of the social hierarchy of the time, and their duties were crucial to the daily routine of the household. The act of lighting the grate at precisely 7am was a routine that was repeated every day, a testament to the discipline and efficiency that was expected of the servants. The image also highlights the role of fire in the daily life of the Victorian household. Fire was a source of warmth, light, and cooking, and the kitchen was the heart of the home where meals were prepared and the family gathered for meals. The act of lighting the grate each morning was a symbol of the warmth and comfort that the kitchen provided to the household.
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