Jigsaw Puzzle : 50 Weeks and 14 Days
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50 Weeks and 14 Days
Fifty weeks hard labour... Fourteen days swank ! Date: 1920s
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Days Fifty Fourteen Hard Labour Promenading Weeks Swank Swanky
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Discover the charm of the past with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles collection. This captivating puzzle features the intriguing image "Fifty Weeks and 14 Days" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to the 1920s, this vintage illustration invites you on a journey to a bygone era. With its intricate details and thought-provoking caption, this puzzle promises a fun and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Get ready to piece together history, one charming detail at a time!
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 28cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
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
Fifty Weeks and Fourteen Days: A Striking Contrast of Labour and Leisure in the 1920s This photograph, titled "Fifty Weeks and Fourteen Days," is a poignant reminder of the stark contrast between hard labour and leisure that defined the lives of many people during the 1920s. The image, taken in the 1920s, depicts a man in work clothes, his face etched with the signs of exhaustion and toil, carrying a large sack on his back as he trudges along a dirt road. He has completed fifty weeks of grueling labour, his body worn down by the demands of his job. But just a stone's throw away, a man in a smart suit and hat, with a cane in hand, strolls along a promenade, basking in the sun and enjoying the luxuries of life. He has taken a fourteen-day holiday, a brief respite from the daily grind, to indulge in the pleasures of leisure. The juxtaposition of these two men, one embodying the hardships of labour and the other the ease of leisure, highlights the vast disparity between the classes during this era. While the man in labour toils away for long hours and meagre wages, the man in leisure enjoys the fruits of his labour and the privileges of wealth. Despite the challenges and hardships of the time, the photograph also speaks to the human spirit's ability to find joy and relaxation, even in the midst of hard labour. The man in labour may have fifty weeks of hard work ahead of him, but he knows that there is a promise of rest and relaxation waiting for him at the end of the road. And as he trudges along, he can take solace in the knowledge that his hard work is essential to the progress and prosperity of society. This photograph is a testament to the enduring human spirit, the contrasts and complexities of life, and the importance of finding balance in the midst of hardship and luxury.
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