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Road repair gang, early 1900s
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Media ID 32364916
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17cm (9.3" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 captures the daily labor of a road repair gang in the early 1900s, as they work diligently to mend and improve the infrastructure of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The scene is set in a quintessentially British countryside, with the rolling hills and lush greenery in the background, providing a picturesque backdrop to the gritty reality of the road repair process. The men in the photograph, dressed in heavy workwear and protective goggles, are focused on their task, each one performing a specific role in the repair process. Some are shoveling gravel or mixing cement, while others are laying down new asphalt or smoothing out the rough edges with rakes and rollers. The horses, harnessed to carts and wagons, are an essential part of the team, transporting materials and equipment to different parts of the work site. Despite the challenging conditions, the camaraderie and teamwork among the workers are palpable. They exchange words and gestures, offering encouragement and support to one another as they toil away to ensure the safe and efficient passage of carriages, bicycles, and eventually, automobiles, on the repaired roads. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the hard work and determination that went into building and maintaining the infrastructure of the past, and it invites us to reflect on the progress and changes that have taken place over the last century. The Road Repair Gang, Early 1900s is a captivating glimpse into history, and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit.
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