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Family at Prayer C1850
The whole household, including the maidservants, gather for bible reading and prayer
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Media ID 622637
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1850 Belief C1850 Faith Gather House Hold Including Prayer Protestant Respectable Maidservants
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled 'Family at Prayer C1850' by Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a rare glimpse into the daily religious practices of a respectable middle-class British family in the 19th century. The scene captures the whole household, including the maidservants, gathered around a table for Bible reading and prayer. The room is filled with an air of solemnity and devotion, as each family member and servant bow their heads in reverence. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the central role that Christianity and Protestant faith played in the lives of the middle classes during this period. The Bible, open on the table, serves as a symbol of their shared belief and commitment to their faith. The presence of the maidservants in the scene underscores the all-encompassing nature of religious observance, which extended beyond the immediate family unit to include domestic staff. The image also provides a fascinating insight into the social dynamics of the time. The respectable middle classes prided themselves on their piety and moral rectitude, and the scene of the whole household coming together for prayer would have been seen as a mark of their Christian values and good character. The inclusion of the maidservants in this scene further underscores the idea that religious observance was not just a private matter, but a communal one that transcended class boundaries. Overall, 'Family at Prayer C1850' is a powerful and evocative image that captures the spirit of Christian faith and the social fabric of British society during the 19th century.
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