Poster Print : Children / London Street
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Children / London Street
Children on a London Street: one is posting a letter, another is taking her dog for a walk, and a little boy is blacking shoes
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Media ID 602730
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10123219
1883 Bakery Blacking Letter Posting Shoes Taking Walk
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Children on a London Street" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming vintage photograph transports us back in time, as children engage in the simple pleasures of everyday life. Witness the joy on the face of a young boy as he posts a letter, the determination of a girl as she walks her dog, and the focus of another child as he meticulously blacks his shoes. Add this delightful piece to your home or office decor, and let the timeless essence of childhood in London enchant you every day. Available now at Media Storehouse, your go-to destination for high-quality poster prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this photograph of children going about their daily routines on a bustling London street in 1883. The scene is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of historical London, as children engage in simple yet meaningful activities. In the foreground, a young girl in a white dress and bonnet leans over a mailbox, carefully posting a letter. Her expression is one of concentration, as she ensures that the letter is properly sealed and addressed. The mailbox, with its red pillar-box design, adds a sense of authenticity to the image, transporting us back to a time when letters were the primary means of long-distance communication. To the right, another girl, dressed in a red frock and holding a leash, walks her dog along the cobblestone street. The dog, a small terrier, trots obediently by her side, its ears perked up in anticipation of the sights and smells of the street. The bakery in the background, with its inviting aroma and steam rising from the chimney, adds to the sense of community and daily life on the street. In the background, a little boy sits on the steps of a building, intently blacking his shoes with a piece of chalk. His expression is focused, as he meticulously rubs the chalk over the leather, ensuring that each shoe is properly polished. The simple yet essential task of shoe-blacking was a common sight on London streets in the late 19th century, as children earned a few pennies to help support their families. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer for Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of children in London over a century ago. The children's simple yet meaningful activities, the bustling street scenes, and the historical details all combine to create a captivating and evocative image that transports us back in time.
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