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Tinker. Pots and kettles to mend. Itinerant tinker
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Tinker. Pots and kettles to mend. Itinerant tinker
Pots and kettles to mend. Itinerant tinker. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885
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1885 Cries Itinerant Kettles Mend Pots Tinker
Tinker - Pots and Kettles to Mend
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative image from the past, captured in 1885 by an unknown photographer and published in the iconic collection "Old London Cries." This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of an itinerant tinker, a traveling tradesperson who specialized in repairing and mending pots, pans, and kettles for households across the English countryside. The image shows a middle-aged man, dressed in tattered clothes and wearing a large, felt hat, hunched over a makeshift workbench. A variety of pots, kettles, and other kitchenware are scattered around him, some in pieces, others in various stages of repair. A hammer and tongs lie nearby, ready for the next mending job. The man's expression is focused and determined, as he deftly shapes a piece of metal with a pair of pliers. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of the itinerant trades in rural communities during the late 19th century. These skilled artisans traveled from village to village, providing essential services to families who did not have access to modern conveniences or the means to repair their own household items. The tinker's itinerant lifestyle was a common one, with many other tradespeople, such as the chimney sweep or the basket weaver, following similar patterns. The "Old London Cries" series, of which this photograph is a part, was a popular collection of photographs and text that documented the street cries and trades of London in the late 19th century. The series captured the spirit and character of the city's working class, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past. This image of the tinker, with his pots and kettles, is a powerful reminder of the importance of craftsmanship, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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