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Antique Framed Print : Farmers potato spinning in Farningham, Kent. 1936
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Farmers potato spinning in Farningham, Kent. 1936
Farmers potato spinning in Farningham, Kent.
1936
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Media ID 10979882
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Countryside English Rural Life Farm Farm Hand Farm Worker Farmer Farming Field Furrows Harness Heavy Horses Horse Drawn Rake Rural Life Working Horse Vegtable
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 18.5cm (9.6" x 7.3")
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 photo print, taken by John Topham in 1936, transports us back to the English countryside between the wars. The image showcases a moment of hard work and ingenuity as a farmer's potato spinning machine takes center stage in Farningham, Kent. In this snapshot of rural life, we see a man diligently operating the horse-drawn contraption while holding onto its reins with expertise. The heavy horses pull the spinning machine through furrows in the field, creating perfectly spaced rows for planting potatoes. The harnesses connecting man and beast symbolize their harmonious partnership in tilling the land. The scene exudes an aura of simplicity and authenticity that defined European farming during this era. It serves as a reminder of how manual labor was integral to sustaining agricultural communities before modern technology took over. Topham's monochrome composition beautifully captures both the rustic charm of farm life and the resilience of those who worked tirelessly on these lands. This photograph is not just about potatoes being spun; it represents an entire way of life that has since evolved but remains deeply rooted in our collective memory. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Europeana Photography collection, we are reminded of how crucial farmers were - and still are - to our society's sustenance. Their dedication to cultivating crops like vegetables resonates even today when we appreciate every bite on our plates sourced from their tireless efforts.
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