Poster Print : Queueing for Soup 1877
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Queueing for Soup 1877
Queueing for leg of beef soup at 2 pence a bowl outside working class dining room
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Media ID 607384
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10058978
1877 Apron Bandage Beef Bowl Dining Meat Pence Queueing Soup
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the "Queueing for Soup 1877" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating vintage image transports us back in time to the heart of the working-class community, where people queue patiently outside a dining room, eager to purchase a steaming bowl of leg of beef soup for just 2 pence. This evocative snapshot of history is the perfect addition to any kitchen, dining room, or office space, adding character and intrigue to your decor. Bring the charm of the past into your present with this stunning, high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse.
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 evocative image, titled "Queueing for Soup" and dated 1877, captures a moment in time from the bustling streets of Victorian London. The photograph, obtained from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the working class during this historical period. Outside a modest dining room, a long queue of individuals, mostly men, wait their turn to purchase a bowl of hearty leg of beef soup for just 2 pence. The scene is reminiscent of the harsh realities of urban life during the late 19th century, where access to nutritious food was a daily struggle for many. The photograph reveals intricate details that transport us back in time. The men in the queue, dressed in simple work clothes and bandages, display the physical toll of their labor. The aproned vendor, with a steaming pot of soup in the foreground, prepares to serve the next customer in line. The atmosphere is one of communal survival, as the men share a brief moment of camaraderie while they wait for their sustenance. The image also highlights the importance of soup as a staple food during this era. With its affordable price and nutritional value, soup provided a vital source of energy and warmth for the working class. The simple act of queueing for a bowl of soup becomes a poignant symbol of the collective struggle for survival and the shared human experience of seeking nourishment. This photograph, with its historical significance and rich details, offers a poignant reminder of the past and the resilience of the human spirit. It invites us to reflect on the daily struggles and triumphs of the working class during the Victorian era and the enduring power of community and shared experience.
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