Framed Print : The pawnshop as a last resource
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The pawnshop as a last resource
This illustration shows a poor family, the wife holding a baby, two children and her husband. The pawnbroker examines a ring they have just given him. A poor older woman enters the shop in the background
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Media ID 4398409
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1899 Back Ground Enters Examines Husband Older Poor Resource Ring Pawn Broker Shows
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring this evocative image, "The Pawnshop as a Last Resource," by Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant illustration captures a moment of desperation as a family, with a mother holding her baby and two young children, turns to a pawnbroker for help. The pawnbroker examines a cherished ring, symbolizing the difficult choices and sacrifices made in times of need. Our high-quality framed prints bring this powerful image to life in your home or office, serving as a thought-provoking conversation starter and a reminder of the human spirit's resilience. Order yours today and add a touch of history and emotion to your space.
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.
The pawnshop as a last resource
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant illustration capturing the struggles of a poor family in historical times. In this scene, we see a wife holding her baby with two children by her side, all anxiously watching as their husband and father hands over a ring to the pawnbroker. The desperation and uncertainty on their faces are palpable, highlighting the harsh realities faced by those living in poverty.
As the pawnbroker examines the ring, symbolizing their last valuable possession, an older woman enters the shop in the background. Perhaps she too is facing similar hardships or has come to witness firsthand the lengths to which people must go to survive. The setting is bleak yet filled with raw emotion and human resilience.
This powerful image serves as a reminder of how quickly circumstances can change and force families into making difficult decisions just to make ends meet. It speaks volumes about societal issues such as economic inequality and lack of resources for those most in need.
"The pawnshop as a last resource" is not just an illustration from 1899; it is a timeless portrayal of struggle, sacrifice, and hope against all odds.
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