Framed Print : Lighting the Grate
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Lighting the Grate
Lighting the kitchen grate at exactly 7am
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Media ID 583660
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1860 Grate Kitchen Kitchenmaids Lighting Servants
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Lighting the Grate" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time, capturing the moment of daily routine as a woman tenderly lights the kitchen grate at exactly 7am. The warm glow of the fire against the crisp morning air is a timeless symbol of comfort and the beginning of a new day. Add this beautifully framed print to your home and let its charm bring a touch of history and nostalgia to your living space.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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
Lighting the Grate, 1860s: A Daily Ritual of a Victorian Kitchen Maid This evocative image captures the daily ritual of a Victorian kitchen maid as she lights the kitchen grate at exactly 7am. The scene is set in an 1860s English kitchen, where the crackle of the fire and the aroma of freshly baked bread would have filled the air. The kitchen, with its traditional red brick walls, large stone hearth, and wooden beams, is a testament to the historical charm of the era. The kitchen maid, dressed in her uniform of a white apron and cap, is seen standing by the grate, her back towards us. She holds a long match in her hand, poised to ignite the kindling in the grate. The fire, which has been allowed to burn out overnight, needs to be relit each morning to heat the kitchen and prepare meals for the household. The maid's expression is focused and determined, reflecting the importance of this task in maintaining the smooth running of the household. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian kitchen maid, a role that was essential to the functioning of a middle-class household. The servants, including kitchen maids, were an integral part of the social hierarchy of the time, and their duties were crucial to the daily routine of the household. The act of lighting the grate at precisely 7am was a routine that was repeated every day, a testament to the discipline and efficiency that was expected of the servants. The image also highlights the role of fire in the daily life of the Victorian household. Fire was a source of warmth, light, and cooking, and the kitchen was the heart of the home where meals were prepared and the family gathered for meals. The act of lighting the grate each morning was a symbol of the warmth and comfort that the kitchen provided to the household.
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