Dustman and cart collecting refuse

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Dustman and cart collecting refuse

The dustman calls out to householders to bring out their refuse, while his mate tips the buckets into the cart. Date: circa 1840

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1840 1840s Amenities Blinkers Bring Bucket Buckets Calling Calls Collector Community Conditions Dustman Emptying Householders Mate Refuse Rubbish Services Tipping Tips Wheel

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This evocative image captures the daily routine of the dustman and his mate in a Victorian community, circa 1840. The dustman, dressed in a heavy coat and wearing a bowler hat, calls out to householders to bring out their refuse for collection. His companion, also bundled up against the elements, tips the contents of the buckets into the cart with a determined expression. The horse, adorned with blinkers and harnessed to the wheel, appears patient and used to the workings of the scene. The dustman's call to action signifies the essential services that kept communities clean and healthy during this time. The act of emptying the buckets into the cart represents the collective responsibility of the community to maintain their living environment. The dustman and his mate's dedication to their work, despite the harsh conditions, highlights the importance of community amenities and the vital role they play in our daily lives.

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