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Life in the agricultural districts 1872
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Life in the agricultural districts 1872
Life in the agricultural districts, labourers home. Date: 1872
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1872 Agricultural Conditions Cottagers Crowded Districts Farmers Grandparents Labourers Rooms Smock Smocks Toys Grandparent
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Life in the Agricultural Districts, Labourers Home. Date: 1872' from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of a labouring family in rural England during the 1870s. The scene takes place within the cramped and modest interior of their cottage, where a mother sits at the centre of the room, sewing on a smock, her young child playing nearby. The grandmother, dressed in a worn shawl, looks on with a weary expression, while the father is absent, likely out in the fields tending to the crops. The room is filled with the simple wooden furniture and toys that were common in the homes of agricultural labourers during this period. The crowded conditions are evident, with the family's meagre possessions occupying every available space. The scene is a poignant reminder of the challenging living conditions faced by many rural labouring families during this time. Despite the hardships, there is a sense of warmth and love within the family unit. The mother's gentle smile and the grandmother's protective gaze suggest a deep bond between the generations. The child, engrossed in play, is oblivious to the hardships that surround him, adding a note of innocence to the image. This photograph offers a valuable insight into the daily lives of agricultural labourers in England during the late 19th century, providing a window into a time when the rural community was the backbone of the nation's agricultural industry.
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