Antique Framed Print : ENGLAND: CHILD LABOR, 1871. Child laborers carrying clay in an English brickyard. Wood engraving, English, 1871
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ENGLAND: CHILD LABOR, 1871. Child laborers carrying clay in an English brickyard. Wood engraving, English, 1871
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 7557431
1871 Bare Foot Carrying Child Labor Clay Industry Machinery Manufacturing Poor Ragged Working Class
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.9cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
ENGLAND: CHILD LABOR, 1871. A haunting glimpse into the harsh reality of child labor in nineteenth-century England is captured in this poignant wood engraving from 1871. The image portrays a group of young laborers toiling away in an English brickyard, their small frames burdened with heavy loads of clay. Their ragged clothing and bare feet speak volumes about the poverty and destitution that plagued working-class families during this era. In this snapshot of history, we witness the toll that industrialization took on innocent lives as children were thrust into grueling manual labor instead of receiving an education or enjoying a carefree childhood. The machinery looming in the background serves as a stark reminder of how progress often came at the expense of human welfare. This print serves as a powerful testament to both the resilience and vulnerability of these young workers who were forced to bear adult responsibilities far too soon. It stands as a call for social reform and reminds us never to forget those whose sacrifices paved the way for improved labor laws and better protections for future generations. The Granger Collection's preservation and display of this historical artifact allows us to reflect upon our past mistakes while also acknowledging how far we have come in ensuring fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of age or social standing.
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