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Shearing, Northants
Shearing sheep, Northamptonshire Date: 1953
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Media ID 7137523
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1953 Northamptonshire Northants Shearing Sheep
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
1. Title: A Traditional Shearing Scene in Shearing, Northamptonshire, 1953 2. Description: This photograph transports us back to the idyllic English countryside of the 1950s, specifically to the rural village of Shearing in Northamptonshire. The scene is set during the annual shearing season, a time-honored farming tradition that has been practiced for generations. 3. Farmers and Shepherds: In the foreground, a seasoned farmer, dressed in a worn, patchwork jumper and wellington boots, skillfully guides a sheep through the makeshift shearing pen. His weathered face and calloused hands bear testament to a lifetime spent working the land. A young shepherd, wearing a red sweater and jeans, assists him, holding the sheep steady while the farmer expertly shaves off its thick, woolly coat. 4. The Shearing Process: The sheep, its eyes wide with curiosity and perhaps a hint of apprehension, stands patiently as the farmers work. The air is filled with the sounds of the countryside: the gentle clucking of chickens, the distant mooing of cows, and the soft bleats of lambs. The scent of freshly cut hay and damp earth mingles with the pungent aroma of wool. 5. Rural Life: This photograph captures the essence of rural life in post-war Britain, a time when the connection between people and the land was stronger than ever. The simple pleasures of country living, the communal spirit of the farming community, and the unwavering respect for the natural world are all beautifully encapsulated in this image. 6. A Timeless Tradition: The shearing season in Shearing, Northamptonshire, remains an enduring symbol of the region's rich farming heritage. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and resilience of the English countryside and the people who have tended it for centuries.
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