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Poor street magazine seller and child

A poor ragged woman with a very beaten-up face pictured ironically selling the magazine Larks on the street whilst clutching her infant child Date: circ 1898

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Beaten Clutching Crier Eyes Infant Irony Larks Londoner Phil Poor Poverty Publication Ragged Rags Seller Selling Sells Shawl Whilst Abused Ironically


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This poignant image captures the harsh realities of poverty in late 19th century London, as depicted in a photograph of a ragged woman selling the publication "Larks" on the street. The woman, with her deeply lined, beaten face and sunken eyes, exudes a sense of sadness and weariness. She clutches her infant child tightly in a shawl, shielding him from the cold and the elements. The irony of her selling a magazine called "Larks," which suggests amusement and lightheartedness, is palpable. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh living conditions and the struggles faced by the poor in the East End of London during this period. The woman's appearance and the worn-out state of her clothes and the magazine further emphasize the grim reality of her situation. The photograph, though historically significant in documenting the social and economic conditions of the time, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of poverty and the resilience of those who endured it.

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