Metal Print : Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse. From Frances Trollope The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, London, 1840
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Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse. From Frances Trollope The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, London, 1840
527858 Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse. From Frances Trollope The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, London, 1840.; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38309980
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1840 Adventures Armstrong Frances Meagre Michael Rations Stealing Supplied Trollope Trough Workhouse
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our Metal Prints, featuring hauntingly beautiful images like 'Half-starved factory children supplementing their meager rations by stealing food from a pig trough.' This powerful scene, taken from Frances Trollope's 1840 novel "The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong", offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by many during the Industrial Revolution. Each Metal Print is carefully crafted to preserve the stunning detail and emotional impact of this iconic image.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the harsh reality faced by many factory children in 19th century Britain. Half-starved and desperate, these young souls are seen supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. The innocence of childhood is overshadowed by the cruel circumstances they find themselves in.
The workhouse, meant to provide support for those in need, often failed to adequately care for its charges. Many children like these would have been supplied by such institutions, left to fend for themselves in a world that showed little mercy.
Frances Trollope's novel "The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong" sheds light on the struggles faced by these impoverished youth. Through her words and this poignant image, we are reminded of the harsh realities of industrialization and poverty during this time period.
As we gaze upon these children with pity and sorrow, let us not forget the resilience and strength they must have possessed to survive such hardships. Their stolen scraps of food symbolize both their desperation and their will to survive against all odds.
May this image serve as a reminder of our duty to protect and care for the most vulnerable among us, ensuring that no child ever has to resort to stealing from a pig trough just to fill their empty stomachs.
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