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Framed Print : Public Laundry / E. London
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Public Laundry / E. London
Women in the public laundry at Kensal Green, east London Date: 1883
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Media ID 5087144
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1883 House Hold Kensal Laundry
22"x18" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of history into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Public Laundry / E. London," showcases the vibrant energy of women at work in the Kensal Green public laundry in East London, as captured in 1883 by Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously framed in a sleek, contemporary design, preserving the intricate details of this iconic Rights Managed photograph. Elevate your interior décor with a timeless and thought-provoking addition to your wall.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Public Laundry in Kensal Green, East London, in 1883. The image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of working-class women during the Victorian era, a time when the domestic chore of laundry was a laborious and time-consuming task for many households. The women in the photograph are seen huddled around large tubs filled with soapy water, their faces expressing various emotions as they scrub and wring out clothes. The laundry is located in a communal setting, with large windows letting in natural light and allowing for a sense of community and social interaction. The women appear to be dressed in their Sunday best, suggesting that this may have been a weekly or bi-weekly event for them. The use of wooden benches and large tubs indicates that the laundry was done by hand, a laborious process that required considerable effort and strength. The presence of a young girl in the photograph suggests that intergenerational learning was a common practice, with mothers and grandmothers teaching younger generations the skills necessary for maintaining a household. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the communal spirit and resilience of working-class women during the Victorian era. It also highlights the importance of shared spaces and the role they played in fostering social connections and community building. The Public Laundry at Kensal Green, East London, was one such space where women came together to perform a necessary household task, creating a sense of solidarity and shared experience.
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