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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


22"x18" Modern Frame

Introducing the captivating "Egg Shackling" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming vintage image transports us back in time to the quaint English village of Stoke St Gregory in Somerset, where an age-old tradition unfolds on Shrove Tuesday. Witness the delightful spectacle of children carefully bringing their eggs to school, only to gently shake them in a sieve to reveal the strongest shelled egg. This heartwarming scene is beautifully encapsulated in this intricately detailed print, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia and character to any room. The Media Storehouse Framed Prints are meticulously crafted with the finest materials, ensuring a stunning presentation of this timeless image. Each print is carefully framed and ready to hang, making it a thoughtful and unique gift for any occasion or a delightful addition to your personal collection. Embellish your home or office with this exquisite piece of history and cherish the memories it evokes.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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