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Smithfield Meat Market
Meat porters shifting baskets, which have been unloaded from the early meat train to Smithfield Market, London, January 1870. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11790144
© 2012 Getty Images
18301, Black Basket Huty Huty 18301 Manual Worker Market Meat Medium Group Of People Men, Medium Only Men Porter Orig
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Smithfield Meat Market Poster Print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This vintage photograph, captured by Hulton Archive in January 1870, showcases the hustle and bustle of London's iconic meat market. Witness the meat porters in action as they shift baskets filled with fresh produce, unloaded from the early meat trains. Add an authentic touch to your decor with this striking, historical piece. Ideal for enhancing the ambiance of your home, office, or restaurant, this poster print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and foodies alike."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 55.5cm (16.5" x 21.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
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This print takes us back to January 1870, capturing a bustling scene at the Smithfield Meat Market in London. The image showcases a group of hardworking meat porters diligently shifting baskets that have just been unloaded from the early meat train. The market's interior is filled with energy as these manual workers, dressed in full-length attire, navigate through the crowded space with their heavy loads. In this male-dominated environment, only men can be seen engaged in this laborious task. The composition of the photograph beautifully captures both the scale of the operation and the camaraderie among these workers. It offers a glimpse into an era when physical strength and teamwork were essential for such demanding jobs. The monochromatic palette adds a timeless quality to this historical moment frozen in time. Every detail is meticulously preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of this vibrant marketplace. This remarkable piece from Fine Art Storehouse serves as a testament to human resilience and dedication throughout history. It reminds us of our connection to those who came before us and invites contemplation on how far we have come since that cold January day in 1870 at Smithfield Meat Market.
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