Premium Framed Print : London / Cries / Poultry Man
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London / Cries / Poultry Man
The poultry man sells live sucks and fowl to eat and to provide fresh eggs
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Media ID 592883
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10042569
1823 Cries Eggs Fowl Fresh Live Poultry Provide Sells Sucks Trades
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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
A Cry from the Past: The Poultry Man of 1823 London, Mary Evans Picture Library Step back in time with this evocative image of a bustling London street scene from 1823, captured by an anonymous photographer for Mary Evans Picture Library. At the heart of the scene, a poultry man calls out to passersby, offering fresh eggs and live poultry for sale. His cries echo through the narrow, cobblestone streets, a familiar sound in this historic city. The poultry man, dressed in a simple smock and apron, cradles a live chicken in his arms, its feathers ruffling in the breeze. A basket of eggs sits at his feet, ready for eager customers. Behind him, a row of cages holds more birds, their clucking and squawking adding to the lively atmosphere. This scene is a reminder of the rich history of street trade in London, where vendors like the poultry man would set up shop each day to provide fresh produce and livestock to the city's residents. The cacophony of sounds, the vibrant colors, and the mingling of smells would have been a constant part of daily life in 19th-century London. The poultry man's presence in this photograph also highlights the importance of livestock and agriculture in the city's past. Despite the rapid industrialization and urbanization of London during this period, the need for fresh food sources remained a priority. This image offers a glimpse into a time when the city's streets were not just a hub of commerce and industry, but also a bustling marketplace where the daily necessities of life were bought and sold. Today, this photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and vibrant culture of London, a city that has continued to evolve and adapt while preserving its past. The poultry man and his cries may be a thing of the past, but his spirit lives on in the city's enduring tradition of fresh food and lively street life.
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