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Canvas Print : Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1938
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Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1938
Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent.
1938
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Media ID 10984532
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Countryside Crop English Rural Life Farm Farmers Farming Field Harvest Harvesting Pick Pickers Picking Rural Life Women Worker Workers
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print of "Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1938" by John Topham from TopFoto. This vintage photograph transports you to a simpler era, showcasing the hardworking community of potato farmers in Kent. The rich, textured canvas brings the details of the scene to life, making it a stunning addition to any room. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the beauty of black and white photography. Relive the past with this timeless piece.
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 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 photo print, taken by John Topham in 1938, transports us back to the English countryside of St Mary Cray, Kent. In this snapshot of twentieth-century rural life, we witness a group of hardworking potato pickers amidst a bountiful field. The image exudes an air of simplicity and resilience as these women laboriously gather the precious crop during harvest season. Their weathered hands expertly navigate through the earthy soil, delicately plucking each potato with care. The monochrome tones add a timeless quality to the scene, emphasizing the enduring nature of their work. As we delve into this glimpse of history between the wars, it becomes apparent that farming was not solely a man's domain. These women stand proudly alongside their male counterparts as vital contributors to agricultural success. They embody strength and determination as they fulfill their roles as essential workers in sustaining their community. Topham's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our connection to the land and those who tirelessly cultivate it. It is an ode to simpler times when manual labor played an integral part in shaping society's foundation. This remarkable piece from Europeana Photography captures not only the physical act of picking potatoes but also encapsulates an entire way of life - one rooted in tradition and boundless dedication to nurturing both crops and community alike.
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