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Ice for Summer Consumption at Montreal, Lower Canada (engraving)
1609902 Ice for Summer Consumption at Montreal, Lower Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice for Summer Consumption at Montreal, Lower Canada. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1859.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23407146
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Lifting Gear Lower Canada Montreal Ploughing Professions Sawing St Lawrence Working Animals Canadians
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This engraving, titled "Ice for Summer Consumption at Montreal, Lower Canada" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into a fascinating aspect of life in Canada. The scene depicts a bustling activity centered around the essential commodity of ice during summertime. In this snapshot of history, we witness an array of professions coming together to ensure that Montreal residents can enjoy cool relief amidst the scorching heat. Men are seen ploughing through frozen rivers with horses, skillfully maneuvering lifting gear to transport massive blocks of ice from the St. Lawrence River. Others engage in sawing and storing these precious icy treasures within an expansive icehouse on Nuns Island. The image not only showcases the industrious nature of Canadians but also highlights their resourcefulness in utilizing working animals as vital partners in this process. It is remarkable how humans and horses collaborate seamlessly to accomplish such demanding tasks. Beyond its historical significance, this engraving serves as a reminder of our ability to adapt and overcome challenges even under extreme conditions. It encapsulates the ingenuity required by early Canadian settlers to preserve perishable goods before modern refrigeration techniques became commonplace. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's collection, we are transported back in time – appreciating both the beauty captured by English School artists and reflecting on how far society has progressed since those days when securing summer ice was paramount for survival.
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