Canvas Print : Census in West End Home
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Census in West End Home
The census in the West End: taking the tale of his household. The head of the house interviews the staff including the cook, maids, butler and footmen
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Media ID 594741
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10047261
Butler Census Cook Footmen House Hold Including Interviews Livery Maids Pince Servants Staff Study Taking Tale 1901
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Census in West End Home" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece of art takes you back in time, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era. Witness the intriguing scene of a census being taken in a grand West End household. The head of the house engages in a serious conversation with his staff, including the cook, maids, butler, and footmen. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of formality and respect, as each member of the household is accounted for. Bring this captivating moment in history into your home with our premium Canvas Prints. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality canvas and vibrant, long-lasting inks to ensure a stunning, museum-quality finish. The wrap-around design adds depth and texture, making this artwork a true masterpiece that will surely be the centerpiece of any room. Experience the charm and allure of the past with the "Census in West End Home" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. Order yours today and let the story unfold in your very own home.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 photograph, taken in 1901, captures the scene of a census interview in progress at a grand West End household. The head of the house, dressed in formal attire and donning a pince-nez, sits at his desk in a dimly lit study, intently focused on the forms before him. Surrounding him are his staff members, all gathered to provide their details for the official record. The cook, a stout woman with a white apron and a stern expression, stands to the left of the head of the house. She holds a large wooden spoon in one hand and a notepad in the other, ready to answer his questions. To the right, a maid in livery, her cap neatly in place, waits her turn. In the background, a butler in full uniform, a footman, and a flunky, all clad in their respective liveries, stand respectfully, their eyes fixed on the floor. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of the servants who worked in the households of the wealthy elite during the early 20th century. The census, a crucial tool for recording demographic information, provides an important historical record of the social structure and living conditions of the time. The formal setting of the study, with its heavy wooden furniture and ornate decor, serves as a stark contrast to the simple attire and demeanor of the servants, highlighting the class divide that existed in society during this period. The photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the role that census data plays in shaping our understanding of history and the lives of those who lived before us. It invites us to reflect on the stories of the individuals captured in this moment, and the tales they would have brought with them to the household in the West End.
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