Photographic Print : Smithfield Market 1875
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Smithfield Market 1875
Metropolitan Poultry Market, SMITHFIELD Date: 1875
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1875 Markets Metropolitan Poultry Smithfield
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite "Smithfield Market 1875" photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the bustling Metropolitan Poultry Market of 1875. With the hustle and bustle of vendors and livestock, this rights managed print transports you to a bygone era. Perfectly suited for enhancing the decor of your home or office, this vintage print makes a striking conversation starter and adds a touch of historical charm to any space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.3cm (11" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 bustling scene of Smithfield Market in London, England, as it appeared in 1875. Known as the Metropolitan Poultry Market, Smithfield was the largest and most famous meat market in the city, supplying fresh produce to Londoners for centuries. In this image, we see a sea of butchers and traders, each engaged in their daily business of buying, selling, and preparing poultry. The market's narrow, winding streets are filled with carts, crates, and barrels, creating a labyrinthine maze that echoes the chaos and energy of the bustling marketplace. The air is thick with the pungent smells of livestock and blood, a testament to the raw and primal nature of the trade. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle, there is a sense of community and camaraderie amongst the marketgoers. Men in aprons and caps haggle over prices, while others load and unload their wares with practiced ease. The market's distinctive architecture, with its iron and brick structures, adds to the sense of history and tradition, transporting us back in time to a bygone era. Smithfield Market, which still operates today, has been a fixture of London's food scene for over 800 years. This photograph, taken in 1875, offers a fascinating glimpse into the market's rich history and the daily lives of the people who made it thrive. It is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of London's food culture, which continues to evolve and endure through the centuries.
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