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Labour Exchange
LABOUR EXCHANGE at Camberwell Green, expectant claimants and busy officials
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Media ID 573753
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10008988
Busy Camberwell Claimants Clock Conditions Difference Exchange Expectant Labour Off Ice Officials Unemployment Alienation
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 fascinating print captures a moment in history at the Labour Exchange in Camberwell Green, February 1910. The scene is bustling with activity as expectant claimants wait anxiously for their turn while busy officials attend to their needs. The clock on the wall serves as a reminder of the passing time and the urgency felt by those seeking employment opportunities.
The image highlights the stark contrast between social classes, with working-class individuals facing alienation and uncertainty due to unemployment. The atmosphere in the exchange office is filled with tension and anticipation, reflecting the harsh realities of industrial conditions during this period.
Through this snapshot of historical significance, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the bureaucratic processes that governed labor exchanges in early 20th-century Britain. Mary Evans Picture Library has captured not just a moment frozen in time but also a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by many during an era marked by economic hardship and social inequality.
This print serves as a powerful visual representation of a pivotal point in history when individuals were forced to navigate through complex systems in search of work, highlighting both the resilience and vulnerability inherent within society's most marginalized communities.
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