Fine Art Print : Welsh Potato Sacks
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Welsh Potato Sacks
Owing to the mild, wet winters in Rhossili, in the Gower Penninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, this district is noted for its new potatoes. Here the men weigh and sack the potatoes. Date: 1950s
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Media ID 7210639
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Glamorgan Gower Mild Noted Owing Patio Potato Potatoes Sack Sacks Weigh Penninsula Rhossili
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting charm of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of Welsh potato farmers at work. Dating back to the 1950s, this evocative photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports us to the picturesque Gower Penninsula in Wales, where the mild winters allowed for an abundant harvest of new potatoes. Witness the dedication and tradition as the men carefully weigh and pack the sacks with fresh produce. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office as a reminder of the simple joys of rural life and the rich history of agriculture.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, taken in the picturesque village of Rhossili on the Gower Penninsula in Glamorgan, Wales, during the 1950s, we witness the traditional process of harvesting and packing new potatoes. The mild and wet winters in this district have made it renowned for its exceptional potato crops, and the men in this image are deeply engaged in the laborious task of weighing and sacking the freshly dug tubers. The scene exudes a sense of authenticity and nostalgia, transporting us back in time to an era when agriculture was a way of life for many communities. The men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, are focused on their task, their faces etched with the determination and physical effort required to bring in the harvest. The sacks, piled high and waiting to be filled, are a testament to the bountiful yield of the land. The potato sacks, a common sight in rural communities across Britain during the mid-twentieth century, are a symbol of the hard work and dedication that went into farming in those days. The sacks, often made of jute or hemp, were used to transport the potatoes from the field to the market or storage facilities. The weight of the sacks, which could hold up to 100kg, required a strong back and a good deal of effort to lift and carry. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when the rhythms of nature and the seasons shaped the daily lives of people in rural communities. It is a reminder of the importance of the land and the connection between the people who worked it and the food they produced.
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