Pillow : Midday Meal
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Midday Meal
Country children take the mid- day meal to workers in the fields
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Media ID 579108
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10021293
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 photograph captures a poignant moment in rural England's 19th century social history. The image titled "Midday Meal: Country Children Take the Mid-Day Meal to Workers in the Fields" by an unknown photographer, preserved in the extensive archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of agricultural laborers and their children during this era. The scene unfolds in a quintessentially British countryside setting, with rolling hills, verdant fields, and a clear blue sky overhead. In the foreground, a group of young children, dressed in simple, worn clothing, carry baskets laden with food towards a field where adult workers are engaged in harvesting. The children, some as young as five or six years old, appear focused and determined as they make their way through the tall grass, their faces reflecting a sense of responsibility and maturity beyond their years. The workers, mostly men, pause momentarily from their labor to accept the midday meal from the children. Their expressions are a mix of gratitude and exhaustion, a testament to the arduous nature of farm work. The scene is a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of generations and the communal spirit that once thrived in rural communities. This photograph is an invaluable historical document, offering a unique perspective into the lives of the working class during the 19th century. It underscores the importance of community, resilience, and the shared responsibility of ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, contributes to the survival and prosperity of the community. The image invites us to reflect on the past, and to appreciate the rich social and cultural heritage that continues to shape our world today.
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