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Hop-pickers Resting - drawn by Phiz, 1858. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
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Hop-pickers Resting - drawn by Phiz, 1858. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Hop-pickers Resting - drawn by Phiz, 1858. Seasonal farm workers. Here meet together the respectable poor and the disreputable poor, the honest labourer and the thief (doing honest work now), the decently dressed and the ragged and tattered, the clean and the dirty, the frank open-faced and the cut-throat looking; all working peacefully together...cheerful and happy, and the most depraved seemingly softened down by the beauties of nature which surround them...men, women, and children - who have come crowding along the quiet green lanes and busy highways from many parts of our good Queen's dominions...Kent and Sussex [are] the chief hop-growing counties. Hop-picking generally commences about the early part of September, and ends towards the middle of October'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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a captivating drawing by the renowned British artist Hablot Knight Browne, also known as Phiz, portrays a scene of agricultural workers taking a well-deserved rest during the hop-picking season in the 19th century. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, captures the diverse group of men, women, and children who have gathered in the countryside to participate in this traditional agricultural activity. The hop-pickers, dressed in a mix of respectable and disreputable attire, sit together on the grass, enjoying the peacefulness of the moment. Some are clean and well-dressed, while others are ragged and tattered. The setting is idyllic, with the beauty of nature surrounding them, and the hop vines and baskets scattered about. Hop-picking was a significant occupation in the counties of Kent and Sussex during this time, with the season typically beginning in early September and ending towards the middle of October. The workers, who came from various parts of the Queen's dominions, would labor long hours in the fields, and this rest break allowed them to rejuvenate before continuing their work. Phiz's masterful depiction of this scene offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the camaraderie and shared experience of the hop-pickers, as well as the picturesque countryside setting. The black and white engraving is a testament to the rich history of agriculture and the daily life of the agricultural workers during the 19th century.
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