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Working Class Home
A working mans home at Lincoln Court, London : mantelpiece ornaments contrast with the mother searching her childs head for lice, and washing hanging up to dry
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Media ID 576366
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10015065
Contrast Hanging Lice Lincoln Mantelpiece Ornaments Searching Washin G
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the poignant beauty of social history with our selection of photographic prints from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcasing the "Working Class Home" image. This evocative black and white photograph captures the stark contrasts of daily life in a working-class London home during a bygone era. The image, titled "A working man's home at Lincoln Court, London," depicts a mother intently searching her child's head for lice, while mantelpiece ornaments and washing hung up to dry create a stark yet poignant backdrop. Bring a piece of history into your own home with this thought-provoking and beautifully printed photograph from our Media Storehouse range.
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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) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Working Class Home" and taken in the late 19th century at Lincoln Court in London, offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of a working-class family during a pivotal moment in British history. The image captures the contrasting elements of home and hardship, as the mother intently searches her young child's head for lice while hanging washing up to dry. The mantelpiece ornaments, with their intricate designs and elegant shapes, stand in stark contrast to the raw reality of the scene unfolding before us. The worn wooden floor, the simple wooden chair, and the plain, utilitarian washing line all serve as reminders of the modest living conditions that were commonplace for many working-class families during this era. The mother's expression is one of deep concentration and concern, as she meticulously checks each strand of her child's hair for signs of lice. This task, a common household chore in the absence of modern hygiene practices and effective treatments, would have been a laborious and time-consuming process. The washing, hanging up to dry, represents the endless cycle of domestic labor that would have consumed much of a working-class mother's day. The damp, heavy clothes would have been a constant reminder of the daily grind, as the family struggled to make ends meet. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the social history of working-class life in Britain during the 19th century. It invites us to reflect on the resilience and determination of working-class families, who despite their hardships, managed to create a sense of home and comfort amidst the challenges of their daily lives.
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