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Gypsy Camp near Latimer road, London
Sketches of gypsy life: an encampment near Latimer road, Notting Hill. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester, can been seen conversing with a gypsy family in the fore ground.
1879
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1879 Chickens Conditions Gipsies Gipsy Gypsies Gypsy Latimer Laundry Living Notting Poor Poverty Reformer Slum Squalor Traveller Wagon Wash Washin G Smith
Greetings Card (A5)
"Step into the past with our enchanting Gypsy Camp greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite illustration, taken from the archives of Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1879 Notting Hill, London. Witness the vibrant and intriguing world of gypsy life as you see a camp nestled near Latimer Road. A captivating scene unfolds as social reformer, Mr. George Smith, engages in conversation with a gypsy family. This beautifully detailed card is the perfect way to add a touch of history and charm to your correspondence."
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in 1879, captures a moment of interaction between the world of the Gypsy community and a social reformer in an encampment near Latimer Road, Notting Hill, London. The image, titled 'Sketches of gypsy life: an encampment near Latimer road, Notting Hill', offers a glimpse into the living conditions of the Gypsy community during the Victorian era in Britain. At the foreground of the photograph, a Gypsy woman, dressed in traditional attire, washes clothes in a tub, while her children play nearby. A Gypsy man, possibly the father, tends to their wagon, with a cat perched on a nearby barrel. In the background, Mr. George Smith, a social reformer from Coalville, Leicester, engages in conversation with the family. The scene presents a stark contrast of poverty and squalor, with makeshift shelters and wagons forming the backdrop. The Gypsy children, dressed in ragged clothes, play amongst the chickens and washing lines, while their parents work to provide for their family. The image underscores the challenging living conditions faced by the Gypsy community during this period. Despite the apparent hardships, there is a sense of community and resilience in the Gypsy encampment. The Gypsies, often stigmatized and marginalized, are shown as human beings, with their own unique culture and way of life. Mr. Smith's presence suggests an effort to bring attention to their plight and advocate for reform. This photograph, taken in the late 1870s, offers a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, providing valuable insights into the lives of the Gypsy community during this period in British history. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the human condition, despite the challenges and hardships faced by the community.
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