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Hop-picking resting 1858
Hop picking season in Kent, men, women and children from many distant villages and towns of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East End of London, Southwark and Lambeth travelled along the roads leading to the scene of action in hope of two or three weeks of agreeable and profitable employment.
1858
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the rich history of hop picking to your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring the iconic image "Hop-picking resting, 1858" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating photograph transports you back in time to the hop fields of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and the East End of London. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of the original image, ensuring a stunning addition to any wall. Experience the beauty and history of this timeless moment, preserved in high-quality metal print form.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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.
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This evocative image captures the spirit of the hop-picking season in Kent, England, in 1858. The annual event brought together men, women, and children from distant villages and towns of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East End of London, Southwark, and Lambeth, drawn by the promise of two or three weeks of agreeable and profitable employment. The scene unfolds along the banks of the Medway River, with the hop fields stretching out in the background. The hop-pickers, dressed in their finest clothes, take a well-deserved break from their laborious work. The women, some with children in tow, sit on blankets spread out on the grass, while the men lean against makeshift barriers, resting weary bodies. A sense of community and camaraderie is palpable, as they share a moment of respite from the back-breaking work of picking hops. The hop-picking season was a temporary but essential part of the agricultural calendar, with the hops used primarily for brewing beer. The laborers, who often traveled great distances to work on the farms, lived in temporary accommodation provided by the farmers. The season offered not only employment but also a chance to socialize and enjoy the simple pleasures of country life. The image also reveals the importance of the hop industry to the rural economy and the role it played in providing employment opportunities for the urban working class. The hop-pickers, with their woven baskets and long-handled hoppers, are a testament to the hard work and dedication required to cultivate and harvest these valuable crops. As the sun rises over the hop fields, the hop-pickers prepare to return to their work, their spirits buoyed by the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes with the hop-picking season.
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