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At a French Station
Waiting for the train on a French station platform - a porter copes with luggage, a young woman is taking goods to market
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Media ID 603830
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1882 Goods Luggage Platform Porter Taking Waiting
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, a unique and personal way to enjoy your favorite beverages. Each mug features a stunning image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, adding a touch of artistry to your daily routine. Our "At a French Station" design showcases a captivating moment of life on a French train platform. Witness the hustle and bustle as a porter handles luggage, and a young woman prepares to take her goods to market. These high-quality, microwave and dishwasher safe mugs make perfect gifts or a delightful addition to your own collection. Bring a piece of the world into your home with the Media Storehouse Photo Mugs.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
At a French Station - A Snapshot of Everyday Life in 1882
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "At a French Station," transports us back in time to the late 19th century, capturing a moment of hustle and bustle on a bustling French railway platform. The scene is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of a busy transportation hub, where the rhythm of daily life is punctuated by the arrival and departure of trains. At the heart of the image, a young woman in a simple, high-necked blouse and full skirt, her hair pulled back in a neat bun, is carefully balancing a large basket of fresh produce on her head as she makes her way along the platform. Her determined expression and the weight of her load suggest that she is on her way to market, eager to sell her wares to the local community. Beside her, a porter in a smart uniform and red fez deftly manages a stack of large, heavy trunks, expertly navigating the crowded platform with ease. His attentive gaze is fixed on the approaching train, no doubt anticipating the next wave of passengers and their luggage. The train itself looms in the background, its smokestack belching out plumes of steam as it pulls into the station. The sense of movement and activity is palpable, as travelers scurry to board, porters jostle for position, and vendors call out to passing commuters. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer in 1882, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the intricacies of everyday life on a French railway station over a century ago. From the porter's skilled handling of luggage to the young woman's determined stride, every detail invites us to imagine the stories and experiences of the people who populated this bustling scene.
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