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Gipsy Encampment in Essex
A gypsy family on an encampment. Date: late 1890s
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Media ID 23462754
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Camped Caravan Drawn Encampment Essex Families Gipsies Gipsy Gypsy Moving Portable Traveller Travellers Wagon Wagons
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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 evocative photograph captures the daily life of a Gypsy family in Essex, England, during the late 1890s. The scene is set in an open field, where the family's colorful caravans and wagons are parked in a semi-circle, creating a sense of community and belonging. The Gypsies, also known as Travelers, were traditionally a nomadic people who moved from place to place, living in portable homes that could be easily transported by horse or cart. At the center of the encampment, a mother tends to her young children, while her husband or partner attends to the horses hitched to the wagons. The family's possessions are spread out around them, including pots, pans, and other household items, as well as colorful textiles and decorative objects. Despite the idyllic setting, life on the road was not always easy for Gypsy families. They faced discrimination and persecution, and were often forced to live on the margins of society. However, they also had a rich cultural heritage, with their own language, customs, and traditions. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into a way of life that has largely disappeared, as most Gypsies in the UK now live in permanent homes. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the stories and histories of marginalized communities, and celebrating the diversity and resilience of human beings.
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