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Goose Club at Christmas 1853
Goose Clubs in London, sixpence every Saturday evening after wages received for ten or twelve weeks before Christmas for a goose or turkey and a bottle of spirit, to be carried home on Christmas eve. Some of the Goose Clubs, which abound in the poorest and most densely populated districts of London required a slight extra payment, while there was perhaps more than two bottles to the pack into the basket and garnish the esculents in the end. Date: 1853
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1850s 1853 Alcohol Clubs Geese Goose Hamper Hampers Meat Money Payment Payments Planning Weekly Savers
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the nostalgic charm of a bygone era into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This beautiful image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the spirit of the Goose Club in London during Christmas 1853. With sixpence saved every Saturday evening after wages were received for the holidays, members of the Goose Club eagerly anticipated their annual feast of a goose or turkey and a bottle of spirit to be carried home on Christmas Eve. Our high-quality canvas prints are expertly crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this evocative photograph. Add this timeless piece to your decor and create a warm and inviting atmosphere in 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 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.
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A Traditional Victorian Goose Club Gathering at Christmas, 1853: A Warm and Nourishing Holiday Tradition for London's Working Class This evocative image captures the spirit of a Goose Club gathering in London during the holiday season of 1853. Goose Clubs were a long-standing tradition in the poorest and most densely populated districts of the city, providing a source of joy and sustenance for working people during the festive period. Each member of a Goose Club would save sixpence every Saturday evening for ten or twelve weeks leading up to Christmas. This hard-earned money was pooled together to purchase a goose or turkey and a bottle of spirit, which would be distributed among the club members on Christmas Eve. The meat and alcohol would be carried home in a hamper or similar container, ensuring a hearty and celebratory meal for each family. The Goose Clubs of the 1850s, such as the one depicted in this photograph, were an essential part of the holiday season for many Londoners. While some clubs required only a small additional payment, others demanded more, and the final product was often garnished with more than two bottles to the pack. This image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the communal spirit and shared traditions that brought people together during the Victorian era. The Goose Clubs served as a reminder that even in the most challenging of times, the power of community and the simple pleasures of food and drink could bring warmth and joy to the lives of London's working class.
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