Child Selling Flowers
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Child Selling Flowers
A London street girl with a small baby selling flowers
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Media ID 4330870
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1884 Conditions Ragged Selling
EDITORS COMMENTS
A London Street Girl with a Small Baby Selling Flowers, 1884 This poignant image captures the harsh realities of childhood in Victorian London, as depicted in a photograph taken by an unknown photographer in 1884. The photograph, now held in the collections of Mary Evans Picture Library, shows a young girl, no older than eight or nine years old, selling flowers from a basket on the pavement. She is dressed in tattered clothes and her shoes are worn and dirty, indicating a life of poverty and hardship. The girl's expression is one of determination and resilience, as she looks up from her basket to engage with potential customers. Her small baby, swaddled in layers of clothing to keep warm, is strapped to her back, a testament to the dual responsibilities she bears as both mother and provider. The scene is reminiscent of the infamous 'penny-a-berth' schools and workhouses, where children were often forced to work long hours in deplorable conditions to support their families. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historical context of child labor and the harsh realities of urban poverty during the Victorian era. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by children in the past and the progress that has been made in protecting their rights and well-being. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of social reforms and the ongoing need to address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
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