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Hop-picking resting 1858
Hop picking season in Kent, men, women and children from many distant villages and towns of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East End of London, Southwark and Lambeth travelled along the roads leading to the scene of action in hope of two or three weeks of agreeable and profitable employment.
1858
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Hop-picking Resting, 1858' by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the heart of the hop fields during the harvest season, as men, women, and children from various Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and East End communities come together to participate in this age-old tradition. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" 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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This evocative image captures the spirit of the hop-picking season in Kent, England, in 1858. The annual event brought together men, women, and children from distant villages and towns of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East End of London, Southwark, and Lambeth, drawn by the promise of two or three weeks of agreeable and profitable employment. The scene unfolds along the banks of the Medway River, with the hop fields stretching out in the background. The hop-pickers, dressed in their finest clothes, take a well-deserved break from their laborious work. The women, some with children in tow, sit on blankets spread out on the grass, while the men lean against makeshift barriers, resting weary bodies. A sense of community and camaraderie is palpable, as they share a moment of respite from the back-breaking work of picking hops. The hop-picking season was a temporary but essential part of the agricultural calendar, with the hops used primarily for brewing beer. The laborers, who often traveled great distances to work on the farms, lived in temporary accommodation provided by the farmers. The season offered not only employment but also a chance to socialize and enjoy the simple pleasures of country life. The image also reveals the importance of the hop industry to the rural economy and the role it played in providing employment opportunities for the urban working class. The hop-pickers, with their woven baskets and long-handled hoppers, are a testament to the hard work and dedication required to cultivate and harvest these valuable crops. As the sun rises over the hop fields, the hop-pickers prepare to return to their work, their spirits buoyed by the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes with the hop-picking season.
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