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Fine Art Print : Children of workmen in the service of the City Steam Boat Company, c1859. Artist
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Children of workmen in the service of the City Steam Boat Company, c1859. Artist
Children of workmen in the service of the City Steam Boat Company, c1859. The children are celebrating their annual festival in the dry dock at the companys works, Battersea, London
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Media ID 15173596
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Ballroom Battersea British Flag Celebrating Dock Docks Dry Dock Edwin Harlen Harlen Melville Jewitt Melville Party Union Flag Union Jack Wandsworth Wharf
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the joy and innocence of children from the City Steam Boat Company, London, c1859. Amidst the industrial backdrop of Battersea's dry dock, they celebrate their annual festival, a heartwarming moment of respite from the bustling works. This evocative image, captured by a Heritage Images artist, is a timeless reminder of the human spirit and the beauty of history. Bring this piece into your home and let it inspire wonder and conversation.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49cm x 40.6cm (19.3" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Children of Workmen Celebrating Annual Festival at City Steam Boat Company, c1859
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This lithograph captures a momentous occasion in the lives of the children belonging to the workmen employed by the esteemed City Steam Boat Company. Taken in 1859 at Battersea's dry dock, London, this vibrant image showcases a joyous celebration that brought together these young ones for their annual festival. The scene is filled with an explosion of color and movement as children donned in exquisite dresses and dapper attire take center stage. The British flag proudly flutters above them, symbolizing unity and national pride. Their infectious laughter fills the air as they dance gracefully amidst the docks, creating an enchanting atmosphere that reflects their youthful spirit. Created by artist Edwin Jewitt and Harlen Melville, this lithograph perfectly encapsulates the essence of 19th-century celebrations. It serves as a testament to both community bonds and hardworking families who contributed to London's bustling maritime industry during this era. Preserved within Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's collection, this print not only offers us a glimpse into history but also reminds us of the importance of cherishing our cultural heritage. As we admire these radiant faces frozen in time, let us celebrate their resilience and innocence while honoring those whose labor shaped our cities' growth.
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