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Two Isle of Wight Farmers assess a tricky situation
Why the Natives are called Isle of Wight Calves. " Well, what shall us do Bill? Is pose there baint nothin else but to Cut his ed off." Date: 1907
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Media ID 14346181
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Calf Calves Farmers Isle Knife Logic Peasants Rude Silly Slats Smock Smocks Stereotype Stereotypes Stereotypical Stuck Wight Yokel Yokels Stupidity
20x30 inch Poster Print
Add a touch of history to your walls with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Two Isle of Wight Farmers assess a tricky situation," taken from Mary Evans Prints Online in 1907, showcases the determination and resilience of two farmers as they face a challenging situation. With the caption "Well, what shall us do Bill? Is pose there baint nothin else but to Cut his ed off. " this vintage photograph transports you back in time. Bring the charm of the past into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, each one a unique piece of history.
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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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.8cm x 49.4cm (30.2" x 19.4")
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) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from 1907, two Isle of Wight farmers, dressed in traditional smocks and wearing the distinctive peaked caps of the region, ponder a challenging situation. The scene unfolds before a rustic gate, its wooden slats warped and worn from years of use. The farmers, identified as Bill and an unnamed companion, gaze intently at a calf that has become stuck in the gate. The calf's head is wedged between the slats, its eyes wide with fear and confusion. The farmers, their faces etched with concern and determination, discuss their options. "Well, what shall we do Bill?" one asks, "Isn't there nothin else but to cut his head off?" The statement, delivered with a thick rural accent, is met with a moment of silence before the other farmer responds. The scene, with its raw depiction of rural life and the farmers' blunt language, may be seen as stereotypically portraying the Isle of Wight farmers as unsophisticated yokels. However, it is essential to remember that this photograph is a snapshot of a moment in time, and the farmers' actions may have been driven by necessity rather than stupidity or lack of intelligence. The photograph, with its focus on the farmers' faces and their intense concentration, invites the viewer to consider the challenges and complexities of rural life. The farmers' clothing, with its simple smocks and peaked caps, serves as a reminder of a bygone era, while their determined expressions suggest a deep connection to the land and the animals they care for. The scene, with its mix of tension and quiet determination, is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of rural communities, even in the face of difficult situations.
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