Photographic 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
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the exquisite "Lighting the Grate" photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a beautiful print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image transports us back in time to a simpler era, as the first light of day illuminates the kitchen grate at exactly 7am. The warm glow of the fire casting long shadows on the worn wooden floor and the steam rising from the pot on the stove adds a sense of coziness and comfort to this timeless scene. Bring this evocative moment into your home and add a touch of nostalgia to your decor with this stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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