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Egg Shackling
ENGLAND: EGG SHACKLING, STOKE ST GREGORY, SOMERSET. On Shrove Tuesday children take an egg to school. These are gently shaken in a sieve until the strongest shelled egg remains
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1950 Beauchamp Doll Gently Gregory Shelled Shepton Shrove Sieve Somerset Spectacles Stoke Strongest Teacher Tuesday Shackling Shaken
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Egg Shackling" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image captures the essence of a quintessential English tradition, as children in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset, participate in the age-old Shrove Tuesday ritual of egg shackling. By gently shaking their eggs in a sieve, the children reveal the strongest, most resilient egg, a symbol of strength and vitality. Add this unique and charming piece to your home decor and bring a touch of English heritage into your living space.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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This photograph, taken in the quaint village of Stoke St Gregory in Somerset, England, offers a glimpse into a unique and intriguing historical custom known as Egg Shackling. Shrove Tuesday, the day before the Christian season of Lent begins, has long been a time for traditions and festivities in England. One such tradition, still practiced in this village up until the 1950s, was Egg Shackling. Children, dressed in their best, would bring an egg to school on this day. The eggs were then placed in a sieve and gently shaken, allowing the weaker shelled eggs to be eliminated, leaving the strongest one standing. The child whose egg remained uncracked was hailed as the winner. The tradition was believed to bring good fortune and luck for the coming year. In this image, a teacher, donning spectacles, carefully oversees the process, ensuring fairness and order. A young girl, with her doll in tow, watches intently as her classmates' eggs are shaken in the sieve. The children's expressions of anticipation and excitement are palpable, adding to the charm of this historical moment. This photograph, taken circa 1950, offers a fascinating look into the past, showcasing a tradition that has long since been forgotten by many. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to experience a piece of England's rich and diverse history.
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