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Too much Company: He wanted to be alone. but apprentice Willie Morgan, of 52
Too much Company: He wanted to be alone.but apprentice Willie Morgan, of 52, Porterfield Road, Renfrew, had to undergo the traditional frolic when he became a journeyman cooper in Glasgow, Scotland. Smiling Willie, 21, came through his barrel " initiation", damp but undismayed. November 1961 P005009
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Glasgow
Scotland
Media ID 21331507
© Mirrorpix
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.
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In this nostalgic print from November 1961, we catch a glimpse of apprentice Willie Morgan, who longed for solitude but found himself surrounded by too much company. Hailing from 52 Porterfield Road in Renfrew, Scotland, Willie had just become a journeyman cooper in Glasgow. As per tradition, he was subjected to the customary frolic that awaited him on this momentous occasion. Despite his desire for peace and quiet, the young man faced his barrel "initiation" with a smile on his face. Dampened but undeterred by the playful antics of his fellow coopers, Willie emerged from this lighthearted ordeal unscathed and ready to embrace his new status as a skilled craftsman. This photograph captures not only the humor and camaraderie shared among apprentices and journeymen during the 1960s but also highlights the enduring traditions within Scottish cooperage. It serves as a testament to the resilience and good-natured spirit exhibited by individuals like Willie Morgan as they navigated their professional journeys. As we delve into Memory Lane Prints' collection of vintage photographs like these, it's important to appreciate not only their historical significance but also the human stories behind them. This particular image reminds us that even when circumstances don't align with our desires for solitude or personal space, there is often joy to be found in unexpected moments of connection and celebration.
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