Framed Print : Telegraph Boy & Sweeper
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Telegraph Boy & Sweeper
Slack! A telegraph boy & a crossing sweeper waiting for work
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Media ID 615353
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10097539
Broom Conditions Crossing Sweeper Telegraph Waiting
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Telegraph Boy & Sweeper" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, with a telegraph boy and a crossing sweeper patiently waiting for their next tasks. The intricate details of their uniforms and expressions tell a story of dedication and anticipation. Add this timeless piece to your decor, and let the history of communication and transportation come alive in your home or office. A perfect addition to any room seeking a touch of nostalgia and charm.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment frozen in time, depicting two young boys eagerly waiting for work on the bustling streets of 1880. The contrast between the well-dressed telegraph boy and the humble crossing sweeper is striking, highlighting the stark disparities in social class during this era.
The telegraph boy stands tall and proud, his uniform symbolizing progress and modernity as he waits to deliver important messages across town. In contrast, the crossing sweeper's tattered clothes and worn broom speak volumes about the harsh realities of life for working-class children in Victorian England.
Despite their different circumstances, both boys share a sense of determination and resilience as they wait for opportunities to earn a living. Their youthful faces betray hints of innocence lost too soon, yet they carry themselves with a sense of purpose that belies their tender age.
This image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenging conditions faced by children who were forced to work at such a young age. It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era where childhood was often sacrificed in favor of economic necessity.
Through this powerful photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the struggles and triumphs of these young workers trying to make their way in an unforgiving world.
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