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Antique Framed Print : Milkmaid, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Framed Photos from Royal Cornwall Museum
Milkmaid, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Woman about to milk a cow. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : AG.489
Media ID 13086515
© RIC
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 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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.
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This print titled "Milkmaid, Cornwall" takes us back in time to the early 1900s. The image beautifully captures a serene moment on a Cornish farm as we witness a woman about to milk a cow. Photographer Samuel John Govier skillfully freezes this ordinary yet essential task, highlighting the simplicity and authenticity of rural life during that era. The milkmaid stands gracefully beside her bovine companion, exuding an air of confidence and expertise. Dressed in traditional Cornish attire, she is perched upon a sturdy wooden stool with her trusty bucket nearby, ready to collect the precious liquid gold that sustains many households. The composition is strikingly intimate; it transports us into the heart of this agricultural scene. The soft light gently illuminates their faces while casting delicate shadows across the landscape behind them. Every detail tells its own story - from the weathered wood of the stool to the worn texture of her apron - painting a vivid picture of hard work and dedication. As we gaze at this remarkable photograph, we are reminded of simpler times when manual labor was an integral part of daily life. It serves as both a historical document preserving our heritage and an artistic masterpiece capturing human connection with nature. Displayed proudly within Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, this print invites viewers to reflect on our past while appreciating the timeless beauty found in everyday moments like these – where humans harmoniously coexist with animals for mutual benefit.
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