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Welsh Potato Sacks
Owing to the mild, wet winters in Rhossili, in the Gower Penninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, this district is noted for its new potatoes. Here the men weigh and sack the potatoes. Date: 1950s
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Media ID 7210639
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Glamorgan Gower Mild Noted Owing Patio Potato Potatoes Sack Sacks Weigh Penninsula Rhossili
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating 'Welsh Potato Sacks' print from our Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back to the 1950s in Rhossili, Wales, where the distinctive landscape of the Gower Penninsula comes alive. Witness the local men in action as they weigh and carefully pack the freshly harvested new potatoes into traditional sacks. This charming piece of history adds warmth and character to any space, making it an essential addition to your home or office decor.
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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In this evocative photograph, taken in the picturesque village of Rhossili on the Gower Penninsula in Glamorgan, Wales, during the 1950s, we witness the traditional process of harvesting and packing new potatoes. The mild and wet winters in this district have made it renowned for its exceptional potato crops, and the men in this image are deeply engaged in the laborious task of weighing and sacking the freshly dug tubers. The scene exudes a sense of authenticity and nostalgia, transporting us back in time to an era when agriculture was a way of life for many communities. The men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, are focused on their task, their faces etched with the determination and physical effort required to bring in the harvest. The sacks, piled high and waiting to be filled, are a testament to the bountiful yield of the land. The potato sacks, a common sight in rural communities across Britain during the mid-twentieth century, are a symbol of the hard work and dedication that went into farming in those days. The sacks, often made of jute or hemp, were used to transport the potatoes from the field to the market or storage facilities. The weight of the sacks, which could hold up to 100kg, required a strong back and a good deal of effort to lift and carry. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when the rhythms of nature and the seasons shaped the daily lives of people in rural communities. It is a reminder of the importance of the land and the connection between the people who worked it and the food they produced.
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