Home > Animals > Mammals > Muridae > House Mouse
Shanty town on the eastern edge of Tehran, where open sewers run past houses made of mud
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Memory Lane
Shanty town on the eastern edge of Tehran, where open sewers run past houses made of mud
Shanty town on the eastern edge of Tehran, where open sewers run past houses made of mud and reinforced with tin cans. Our Picture Shows: A mother carrying her child on here back as she makes her way through the makeshift paths around the town. 11th December 1979
Bill Rowntree
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Tehran
Iran
DM79 6233
Media ID 21846689
© Mirrorpix
1979 Arab Hijab Iran Iranian Revolution Middle East Mother Persian Poverty Seventies Shawl Slums Worried Worry Troubled
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> House Mouse
> Asia
> Iran
> Related Images
> Memory Lane Prints
> Mirror
> 1200to1299
> 01265
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures the harsh reality of life in a shanty town on the eastern edge of Tehran during the late 1970s. The image portrays a mother, her face etched with worry, carrying her child on her back as she navigates through the makeshift paths that wind around the poverty-stricken neighborhood. The scene is one of desperation and struggle, where open sewers meander past houses constructed from mud and reinforced with tin cans. These humble dwellings stand as a testament to both human resilience and dire circumstances. As Iran grappled with political unrest during the Iranian Revolution, this snapshot serves as a poignant reminder of how ordinary people were caught up in turbulent times. The mother's hijab drapes over her head, symbolizing her adherence to tradition amidst adversity. Her eyes reflect concern for her child's future within these troubled surroundings. This photograph encapsulates not only their personal story but also sheds light on wider issues such as poverty and housing disparities in this region of the Middle East. Bill Rowntree's lens captured an intimate moment frozen in time - one that evokes empathy for those living on society's fringes. It serves as a stark reminder that behind every statistic lies real people facing immense challenges.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
