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Framed Print : Miner washing at a tin bath, South Wales
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Miner washing at a tin bath, South Wales
A South Wales miner washes at a tin bath in front of the fire, while his wife sits mending socks
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Media ID 4474313
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Apron Bath Bathing Coal Dirt Dirty Fire Place Hearth Husband Mending Miner Mining Primitive Soap Towel Washin G 1925
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Miner washing at a tin bath, South Wales" print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a poignant moment in time, as a weary South Wales miner takes a well-deserved break from his laborious workday. Seated beside him, his wife tenderly mends socks by the flickering firelight. This beautifully detailed, rights-managed print is an evocative snapshot of daily life in the coal mining regions of South Wales during a bygone era. Transport yourself back in time with this timeless piece, and add a touch of history and character to your home or office space.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 photograph captures a moment of respite and domesticity in the life of a South Wales miner and his wife in the 1920s. The miner, dressed in his grubby work clothes and wearing a towel around his waist, washes himself in a primitive tin bath set up in front of the fireplace. His wife, seated nearby, mends socks with an intense focus, her apron adorned with intricate embroidery. The scene exudes a sense of primitiveness and simplicity, with the rough-hewn wooden floor and the horse-drawn cart visible through the window adding to the rustic atmosphere. The warmth of the fireplace and the smiling faces of the couple suggest a sense of contentment and happiness despite the challenging conditions of their working-class existence. The photograph, taken in 1925, offers a glimpse into the daily life of coal miners and their families during the industrial era in Wales. The image is a poignant reminder of the hardships and joys of domestic life in the coal mining communities of South Wales during the 1920s.
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