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Working Class Home
A working mans home at Lincoln Court, London : mantelpiece ornaments contrast with the mother searching her childs head for lice, and washing hanging up to dry
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Media ID 576366
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10015065
Contrast Hanging Lice Lincoln Mantelpiece Ornaments Searching Washin G
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this poignant image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the stark contrasts of daily life in a working-class London home in the early 20th century. The intricately detailed mantelpiece ornaments stand in stark relief against the intense focus of a mother as she searches her child's head for lice. Hanging washing in the background adds to the sense of hard work and perseverance. Our high-quality Metal Prints are a stunning addition to any home, preserving the timeless storytelling power of photography.
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Working Class Home" and taken in the late 19th century at Lincoln Court in London, offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of a working-class family during a pivotal moment in British history. The image captures the contrasting elements of home and hardship, as the mother intently searches her young child's head for lice while hanging washing up to dry. The mantelpiece ornaments, with their intricate designs and elegant shapes, stand in stark contrast to the raw reality of the scene unfolding before us. The worn wooden floor, the simple wooden chair, and the plain, utilitarian washing line all serve as reminders of the modest living conditions that were commonplace for many working-class families during this era. The mother's expression is one of deep concentration and concern, as she meticulously checks each strand of her child's hair for signs of lice. This task, a common household chore in the absence of modern hygiene practices and effective treatments, would have been a laborious and time-consuming process. The washing, hanging up to dry, represents the endless cycle of domestic labor that would have consumed much of a working-class mother's day. The damp, heavy clothes would have been a constant reminder of the daily grind, as the family struggled to make ends meet. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the social history of working-class life in Britain during the 19th century. It invites us to reflect on the resilience and determination of working-class families, who despite their hardships, managed to create a sense of home and comfort amidst the challenges of their daily lives.
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