Photographic 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
10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, titled "The Fruits of Alcohol, London," hails from the early 1900s and is brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the powerful temperance message conveyed through the poignant scene of children on a London street, one carrying a jug, and a woman on the pub steps holding a container. This nostalgic, black-and-white print is a striking addition to any home or office, igniting conversations about the past and the enduring power of social commentary in art.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 23.3cm (10" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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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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