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Framed Print : Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1938
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Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1938
Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent.
1938
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Media ID 10984532
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Countryside Crop English Rural Life Farm Farmers Farming Field Harvest Harvesting Pick Pickers Picking Rural Life Women Worker Workers
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print of "Potato pickers in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1938" by John Topham from TopFoto. This vintage photograph beautifully captures the essence of rural life in England during the 1930s, with potato pickers hard at work in the lush Kentish countryside. The black and white image, framed in a classic moulding, is an exquisite addition to any home or office, adding character and depth to your decor. Relive history and bring a piece of the past into your living space.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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.
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This photo print, taken by John Topham in 1938, transports us back to the English countryside of St Mary Cray, Kent. In this snapshot of twentieth-century rural life, we witness a group of hardworking potato pickers amidst a bountiful field. The image exudes an air of simplicity and resilience as these women laboriously gather the precious crop during harvest season. Their weathered hands expertly navigate through the earthy soil, delicately plucking each potato with care. The monochrome tones add a timeless quality to the scene, emphasizing the enduring nature of their work. As we delve into this glimpse of history between the wars, it becomes apparent that farming was not solely a man's domain. These women stand proudly alongside their male counterparts as vital contributors to agricultural success. They embody strength and determination as they fulfill their roles as essential workers in sustaining their community. Topham's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our connection to the land and those who tirelessly cultivate it. It is an ode to simpler times when manual labor played an integral part in shaping society's foundation. This remarkable piece from Europeana Photography captures not only the physical act of picking potatoes but also encapsulates an entire way of life - one rooted in tradition and boundless dedication to nurturing both crops and community alike.
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