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Two small children on a tractor, 1949
Children on a David Brown Cropmaster at Petworth Ploughing Match
George Garland Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N33057
West Sussex County Council Record Office contains a fascinating history of the county of West Sussex, England
Media ID 6514361
© West Sussex County Council
Children Farming Ploughing Rural Tractor
Greetings Card (A5)
"Step back in time with our charming greetings cards from the Media Storehouse range. This vintage image captures the essence of innocence and nostalgia, as two small children happily ride on a David Brown Cropmaster tractor during the Petworth Ploughing Match in 1949. Part of the George Garland Collection, housed at the West Sussex Record Office (Garland N33057), this timeless photograph is now available as a greeting card, perfect for sending a heartfelt message to loved ones or friends. Bring a piece of history into your mailbox with our beautifully printed and thoughtfully designed vintage greeting cards."
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 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the idyllic countryside of 1949, where two small children find joy and adventure on a vintage tractor. The image captures their innocent smiles as they sit proudly atop a David Brown Cropmaster, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of West Sussex. It is evident that this moment was captured during the Petworth Ploughing Match, an event that brought together farmers from all around. The sight of these young ones embracing rural life evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times when farming played a vital role in shaping communities. Their tiny hands gripping onto the steering wheel symbolize their dreams and aspirations, perhaps hinting at future generations continuing the legacy of hard work and dedication to agriculture. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how much has changed since then. Modern machinery may have replaced these vintage tractors, but there is something undeniably charming about witnessing children immersed in farm life – connecting with nature and learning valuable lessons about perseverance. Preserved within the George Garland Collection at West Sussex Record Office, this photograph serves as a testament to our rich agricultural heritage. It reminds us to cherish our roots while also appreciating how far we have come. Let it transport you back to an era where innocence thrived amidst fields plowed with love and determination – a reminder that even today's fast-paced world can benefit from moments spent reconnecting with nature's beauty.
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