Photographic Print : Street Pump
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Street Pump
Working a street pump Date: circa 1840
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Media ID 14289773
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1840 Community Pump Pumps Supply
10"x8" Photo Print
Bring the past to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, "Street Pump" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to circa 1840. Witness the daily routine of pumping water from the street, a sight that once dominated urban landscapes. Each print is meticulously produced using premium quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Ideal for adding character to your home or office, these prints are not only beautiful works of art but also a window into history.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" 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
1. Title: "Community Life: Working at the Street Pump, Circa 1840" This evocative image captures the daily routine of a community coming together to draw water from a street pump, circa 1840. The scene unfolds on a cobblestone street, where the simple yet essential water supply infrastructure stands as a testament to the resilience and cooperation of the people. The image showcases a woman in a traditional dress, leaning over the pump handle, her determined expression etched on her face as she pumps water into a bucket. The bucket is then passed down the line to the next person, who in turn takes their turn at the pump. The collective effort of the community is on full display, as each person contributes to ensuring a steady supply of water for their neighbors. The street pump, a symbol of progress and necessity, is a central figure in this photograph. Its rustic design, with a wooden handle and a metal pump, is a stark reminder of the manual labor required to access clean water during this era. The pump's presence on the street signifies the importance of community cooperation and the shared responsibility of maintaining a reliable water supply. The image also highlights the simple beauty of everyday life in the 19th century. The clothing, the cobblestone street, and the overall atmosphere transport us back in time, offering a glimpse into the past and the daily struggles and triumphs of our ancestors. In conclusion, this photograph of a community working at a street pump, circa 1840, serves as a poignant reminder of the power of community and the importance of water in our lives. It is a testament to the human spirit and the ingenuity of our ancestors, who, despite the challenges, managed to create systems to meet their most basic needs.
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