Canvas Print : Waifs and Strays Fed
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Waifs and Strays Fed
Ragged English waifs and strays, some with no shoes to their feet, are fed with soup and buns. Date: 1885
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Media ID 4328667
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10132204
1885 Buns Charity Community Feet Kitchens Ragged Shoes Soup Strays Waifs
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the heartwarming history of compassion with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring 'Waifs and Strays Fed' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image from 1885 portrays a scene of love and care as ragged English waifs and strays, some barefoot, are fed soup and buns. Bring the rich storytelling of the past into your home with this beautifully printed canvas, perfect for adding warmth and character to any room."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment of compassion and community from the past, as waifs and stray children, many with bare feet and ragged clothing, are gathered together in a kitchen to be fed a hearty meal of soup and buns. The image, taken in 1885, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who were left vulnerable and marginalized in English society during this era. The children in the photograph appear to be of various ages, with some looking up at the camera with hopeful expressions, while others seem more wary or shy. The scene is one of simple generosity, as the community comes together to provide sustenance and care for those in need. The warm, inviting kitchen setting adds to the sense of comfort and security, offering a contrast to the harsh realities of life on the streets. Historically, the term "waifs and strays" referred to children who were homeless, orphaned, or abandoned, and who were often left to fend for themselves in the streets. This photograph serves as a reminder of the challenges that these children faced, as well as the efforts of charitable organizations and communities to provide them with a measure of support and care. The image also highlights the importance of community and the role that it plays in providing for those in need. Despite the hardships and challenges of the time, the people in this photograph demonstrate the power of coming together to make a difference in the lives of those who are most vulnerable. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the importance of compassion and community in our own lives today.
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