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Photographic Print : Taking a break at harvest time, Polpenwith, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1884
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Taking a break at harvest time, Polpenwith, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1884
Croust time for the harvesters and accompanying family group. ( Croust is a traditional Cornish word for a break for food.) The lady sitting in the foreground is Sarah Selina Perry Williams, with her son in her lap : Owen John Williams, born at Polpenwith in 1883
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TRURI : AG.344
Media ID 12573095
© From the collection of the RIC
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print, 'Taking a break at harvest time, Polpenwith, Constantine, Cornwall'. Captured around 1884 from the Royal Cornwall Museum archives, this evocative image transports you to a simpler era. Witness the hardworking harvesters and their family taking a much-deserved 'croust' - a traditional Cornish term for a break for food. The intriguing figure of Sarah Selina Perry Williams, sitting in the foreground, adds a captivating personal touch to this beautiful snapshot of rural life in Cornwall. Bring the charm of the past into your home with our high-quality, museum-grade prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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In this print from around 1884, we are transported back in time to Polpenwith, Constantine, Cornwall during the bustling harvest season. The image captures a precious moment of respite for the hardworking harvesters and their families, known as "Croust time" - a Cornish tradition where everyone takes a break to enjoy some nourishment. At the forefront of this snapshot is Sarah Selina Perry Williams, an elegant lady seated comfortably with her young son Owen John Williams on her lap. Their presence adds a touch of warmth and tenderness amidst the rustic backdrop. Born just a year prior in Polpenwith, little Owen embodies hope for future generations. The scene itself exudes both Victorian charm and Cornish authenticity. One can almost feel the crisp autumn air as it mingles with scents of freshly harvested crops. The surrounding fields bear witness to tireless labor; golden sheaves stand tall against azure skies while farmhands rest nearby. This print serves as a window into history, offering glimpses into daily life in rural Cornwall over a century ago. It reminds us of the importance placed on communal breaks and sustenance during arduous times like harvest season. Preserved by Royal Cornwall Museum, this poignant image invites contemplation on our shared heritage and traditions that have shaped communities throughout time – reminding us that even amid demanding workloads, moments of connection and nourishment remain essential threads woven into the fabric of our lives.
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