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Street Trades / Ballads
A ballad singer/seller of the London streets : Buy the fair Ballads I have in my pack
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Media ID 573365
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Ballad Ballads Pack Seller Singer Trades
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 23.7cm (6.9" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this evocative image of a 19th century ballad singer and seller plying his trade on the bustling streets of London. The man, dressed in the typical attire of the era, carries a large pack slung over his shoulder, filled with the fair ballads that he offers for sale to passersby. His expressive face and animated gestures suggest the passion and storytelling ability that would have drawn crowds to his performances. Ballad sellers were a common sight on the streets of London during the 1800s. They would sing and sell their ballads, often with a melody played on a simple instrument like a fiddle or a hurdy-gurdy, to the working classes who could not afford to buy books or attend the theater. These ballads told stories of love, history, and folklore, and provided entertainment and education for the masses. The image captures the essence of street life in London during this period, with the hustle and bustle of the crowd, the narrow streets, and the mix of architecture from different eras. The man's determined expression and the engaged faces of the onlookers add to the sense of energy and excitement that would have surrounded such a scene. This photograph is a precious reminder of the rich history of street trades and the role that ballad sellers played in the cultural and social fabric of London during the 19th century. It invites us to imagine the stories that were shared and the memories that were made in the streets of this great city, and to appreciate the power of storytelling and the human connection that it creates.
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