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Sketches among the Hop-Pickers in Kent (engraving)
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Sketches among the Hop-Pickers in Kent (engraving)
1595706 Sketches among the Hop-Pickers in Kent (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches among the Hop-Pickers in Kent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 October 1888.
F H Townsend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22553808
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agricultural Workers Bailiff Bushels Dinner Time Ground Hop Pickers Hops Kent Picked Pockets Professions Shilling Treading
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This engraving titled "Sketches among the Hop-Pickers in Kent" takes us back to a bygone era, capturing the essence of rural life in 19th-century England. Created by Frederick Henry Townsend and published in The Illustrated London News on October 6,1888, this print offers a glimpse into the lives of agricultural workers during hop-picking season. In this scene, we find ourselves immersed in a snug corner of the hop fields. The ground is covered with sketches and discarded shillings as tired pickers seek respite from their laborious tasks. Some are enjoying their sleeping accommodations while others take advantage of dinner time to replenish their energy. The hops themselves dominate the image - large bushels waiting to be picked and packed. Amidst this bustling activity, one can spot an enchanting figure: a good fairy watching over these hardworking individuals as they rest and dream happy dreams. Among them are the Lambeth twins, renowned for their efficiency in picking hops. A bailiff keeps watchful eye over proceedings ensuring fair play amongst all pickers. This engraving not only captures scenes from daily life but also hints at the diverse professions represented within this community; pockets filled with hopes for better days ahead. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an era when manual labor was essential for survival and communal bonds were forged amidst nature's bounty.
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