Photographic Print : Street Trades / Bread
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Street Trades / Bread
London characters: the BAKER spend his nights baking, then in the day he carries his loaves from door to door. Does he ever sleep ? Date: circa 1870
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Media ID 7154291
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Baker Baking Carries Loaf Loaves Nights Petherick Sleep Spend Delivery
14"x11" Photo Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring this captivating image of a London baker from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to circa 1870, this rights-managed photograph showcases the dedication and hard work of a street trader, as he spends his nights baking and then carries his fresh loaves from door to door. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Bringing the past to life, one print at a time.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.3cm x 35.5cm (8.4" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (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
This evocative photograph captures the dedication and hard work of a humble baker from the streets of London in the late 1800s. The scene depicts the baker, dressed in a white apron and holding a basket filled with freshly baked loaves, making his deliveries from door to door. The image, taken circa 1870, is part of the 'Door' series by renowned photographer Henry H. Stacy Marks, published by the distinguished firm of Petherick & Co. The baker's long, sleepless nights spent baking are evident in his weary expression and the bags under his eyes. Yet, he carries on with a determined look, knowing that the demand for fresh bread is unrelenting. His industry and commitment to his craft were essential to the daily lives of Londoners during this period. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the baking industry and the lives of the working people who made it thrive. The doorways and cobblestone streets serve as a reminder of a bygone era, where the rhythm of life was dictated by the cycles of production and delivery. The baker's journey, from the dimly lit bakery to the sunlit streets, is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft. His determination to provide fresh bread to his customers, no matter the hour, is a testament to the resilience and hard work that defined the working-class Londoners of the time. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the enduring importance of the simple pleasures in life, like the warmth of a freshly baked loaf of bread.
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