Canvas Print : Potato Trader
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Potato Trader
Selling New Potatoes from a barrow, house to house. Here she is outside the Middlesex Hospital
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Media ID 4340472
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10180959
1804 Barrow Middlesex Potato Selling Trader Trades Vegetables
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the charm of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating image, titled "Potato Trader," showcases a vintage scene of a determined woman selling new potatoes from her barrow, house to house, outside the Middlesex Hospital. The rich, textured canvas adds depth and dimension to the intriguing story told in this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Elevate your decor with a piece of history that is sure to spark conversation. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Potato Trader" today."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
1. Title: "A Humble Harvest: The Potato Trader of Middlesex, 1804" In this evocative image from the annals of history, we witness a simple yet profound moment in the daily life of a humble potato trader outside the Middlesex Hospital, London, in the year 1804. The woman, dressed in a plain yet sturdy apron, cradles a large woven basket brimming with newly harvested potatoes on her left arm, while she deftly counts out change with her right hand for a customer. The scene exudes an aura of authenticity, as if we have been granted a rare peek into the past. The hospital in the background, with its imposing facade and tall chimneys, serves as a stark contrast to the rustic simplicity of the potato trader's barrow. This juxtaposition underscores the interconnectedness of the community, where the hospital and the street vendors coexist in harmony, providing essential services to the residents of Middlesex. The potato, a staple food in the British diet, was a vital source of sustenance during this period. The woman's dedication to her trade is evident in her determined expression and the meticulous manner in which she conducts her transactions. Her journey, from the fields to the doorsteps of her customers, represents the arduous yet essential work of the vegetable trader in 19th-century London. This photograph is a testament to the rich historical tapestry of food trade and community life in London during the early 1800s. It invites us to reflect on the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who, through their daily labors, ensured the survival and nourishment of their communities.
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