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Poster Print : Appy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
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Appy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Appy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday, 1900, (1933)....maid servants...still wore the badge of their status - the apron - even on their day out. Domestic workers enjoy an outing to Hampstead Heath in north London. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]
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Media ID 19299689
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print featuring Appy Ampstead enjoying a Bank Holiday in 1900, as depicted in this captivating image from 1933. This intriguing photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases a scene of relaxation and leisure, yet the unmistakable presence of maid servants in their aprons serves as a poignant reminder of the social hierarchy of the era. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this beautifully preserved piece of the past.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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 print captures a glimpse into the life of Appy Ampstead, a domestic worker in 1900s Britain. Taken on a Bank Holiday in 1933, this image showcases the leisurely outing enjoyed by maid servants like Appy. Despite being off-duty, these hardworking women still proudly wore their aprons - a symbol of their status as domestic help. The setting for this delightful day trip is Hampstead Heath, located in north London. Surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air, the maids take advantage of their time off to relax and enjoy themselves. They don fashionable hats that add an elegant touch to their attire. Appreciating moments of relaxation was crucial for these workers who dedicated themselves to household chores throughout the week. This image serves as a reminder of the social class divisions prevalent during that era, with domestic service being one of the few employment options available for women from working-class backgrounds. Although captured almost three decades after its occurrence, this photograph transports us back to an important period in British history - The Pageant of the Century. Published by Odhams Press Ltd in 1933, it offers insight into not only Appy's personal story but also sheds light on societal norms and values at that time. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate the resilience and dedication displayed by domestic workers like Appy Ampstead while acknowledging how far society has progressed since then.
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