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With the distressed hop pickers in Kent
With the distressed hop pickers in Kent - a series of drawings by ILN Special Artist Mr H. C. Seppings Wright showing the poor conditions for hop pickers in Kent during bad wet weather. A rudimentary shelter from the rain, tramping through the lanes in search of work and sitting beneath umbrellas sorting the hops.
1897
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Media ID 23397728
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1897 Agriculture Conditions Difficult Distress Distressed Hard Hardship Hops Kentish Pickers Picking Poor Rain Raining Seasonal Shelter Tent Tough Trug Worker Workforce Wright Hop Pickers Hop Picking Tramping
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the poignant history of the hop fields to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this evocative illustration by H.C. Seppings Wright from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, these prints capture the distress of hop pickers in Kent during inclement weather. Each print is meticulously reproduced on premium canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Transform your space into a gallery, telling a story with every glance.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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With the Distressed Hop Pickers in Kent: A Glimpse into the Harsh Reality of Seasonal Agricultural Labor in the 1890s This evocative series of drawings by Mr. H.C. Seppings Wright, published by the Illustrated London News in 1897, offers a poignant portrayal of the challenging lives of hop pickers in Kent during the late 19th century. The images capture the essence of the rural, seasonal industry and the hardships endured by the workforce during inclement weather. The first drawing depicts a group of hop pickers huddled beneath a makeshift shelter, seeking refuge from the relentless rain. Their expressions convey a sense of weariness and despair, as they try to find respite from the elements. The rudimentary shelter, little more than a lean-to, offers them scant protection from the downpour. Another drawing shows a lone figure tramping through the muddy lanes, in search of work. The hop picking season was a critical time for farmers and laborers alike, as the success of the harvest depended on the availability of a large, dedicated workforce. However, the transient nature of the work meant that many pickers faced considerable hardship, often traveling great distances to find employment. In yet another drawing, hop pickers are shown sitting beneath umbrellas, sorting the hops. The laborious process of picking, sorting, and packing the hops was arduous and time-consuming, and the workers were paid by the weight of the hops they picked. The rain, combined with the physical demands of the work, made for long, grueling days. These powerful images provide a vivid reminder of the tough, unforgiving life of hop pickers during the late 1800s. Despite the challenges they faced, the resilience and determination of these workers played a crucial role in the success of the hop industry in Kent and beyond.
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