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Watercress Girls / 1882
Watercress girls buying their stock at Farringdon Market in London
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Media ID 622853
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1882 Bustling Buying Farringdon Shawls Stock Trades Vegetables Water Cress
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the enchanting Watercress Girls greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Watercress Girls / 1882" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming vintage photograph transports you back in time to Farringdon Market in London, where the Watercress Girls are seen buying their fresh stock. Each card in this collection is printed on high-quality paper with vibrant colors and intricate details, making them a perfect expression of nostalgia and tradition. Whether for a birthday, anniversary, or simply to brighten someone's day, these Watercress Girls greeting cards are sure to leave a lasting impression. Add a touch of history and elegance to your correspondence with Media Storehouse's Watercress Girls collection.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the bustling Farringdon Market in London during the late 19th century. The image, titled "Watercress Girls Buying Their Stock at Farringdon Market in London," was taken in the year 1882 and offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the watercress girls and the thriving street trade of fresh produce. The market, teeming with activity, is a symphony of sights, sounds, and smells. The watercress girls, dressed in colorful shawls and aprons, are seen haggling and bartering with market vendors for their daily stock of watercress. The vegetable-laden baskets they carry on their heads are a testament to their hard work and dedication to their trade. The market, a hub of activity, was an essential part of London's food supply chain. The watercress girls played a vital role in bringing this nutritious and popular vegetable to the city's residents. The crisp, peppery taste of watercress was a welcome addition to the monotonous diet of the working-class Londoners, and the girls' ability to source and sell it fresh every day made them an integral part of the community. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the rich history of food trade in London. The bustling markets, like Farringdon, were the lifeblood of the city, providing fresh produce to the residents and offering a platform for small traders to make a living. The image of the watercress girls, with their determined expressions and piles of watercress, is a testament to their resilience and the importance of their trade in the city's food system.
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