Metal Print : The Fruits of Alcohol, London
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The Fruits of Alcohol, London
Temperance related scene captioned The Fruits of Alcohol, showing children on a street outside a public house, one carrying a jug. A woman on pub steps also holds a container. Date: early 1900s
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Media ID 14245928
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Alcohol Captioned Container Fruits Holds Homes Related Temperance Youth Childrens
20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Bring the evocative history of temperance movements to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring 'The Fruits of Alcohol' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating early 1900s image transports us back in time, depicting a powerful scene of children and a woman outside a public house, highlighting the societal impact of alcohol. Add this thought-provoking piece to your collection and create a unique, conversational focal point in your space.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 60.9cm x 50.8cm (24" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 51.4cm (24.2" x 20.2")
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.
The Fruits of Alcohol - A Temperance Scene from Early 1900s London
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, highlighting the social issue of alcoholism and its impact on families and children in London. The image shows a group of children huddled on a crowded street outside a public house, with one child carrying a jug and another holding a container, while a woman on the pub steps holds a container as well. The temperance movement, which advocated for the reduction or elimination of alcohol consumption, was a significant social force during this period. This scene underscores the concerns of temperance activists, who believed that the sale and consumption of alcohol were contributing to the breakdown of families and the neglect of children. The children in the photograph appear to be from working-class backgrounds, and their clothing suggests that they are from homes with limited resources. Their presence outside the public house may indicate that they are there to collect money or food from their parents, who are inside drinking. The woman on the pub steps may also be a customer, or she could be a neighbor or relative, offering support to the children. The image also raises questions about social housing and care for children during this era. With limited options for social services and support systems, it is likely that many children in similar situations were left to fend for themselves or were taken in by extended family members or neighbors. This photograph is an important historical record of the social conditions and concerns of the time, and it underscores the ongoing need for policies and programs that support families and children, particularly those affected by substance abuse and poverty.
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