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Poster Print : Scenes in a laundry, 1884
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Scenes in a laundry, 1884
Scenes in a laundry, 1884. The manageress and female workers are assisted by children
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Media ID 14844724
© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
Child Labour Employment Hygiene Laundry Mangle Service Industry Washing Ann Ronan Pictures Wood Engraving
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Scenes in a Laundry print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, hailing from Heritage Images, dates back to 1884 and showcases the daily life of a laundry. The manageress and her dedicated team, including young children, work together to keep up with the demands of the bustling laundry. Add an authentic touch to your home or office décor with this stunning, historical print. Experience the charm of the past with Media Storehouse's range of premium poster prints.
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 46.1cm x 42cm (18.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photo print, titled "Scenes in a laundry, 1884" offers a glimpse into the bustling world of Victorian-era laundry workers. The image showcases the manageress and female workers diligently toiling away, with the unexpected presence of children lending an air of both innocence and concern. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the arduous labor involved in washing clothes during that era. The women are engrossed in their tasks, surrounded by piles of linens waiting to be cleaned. Meanwhile, young boys and girls can be seen assisting them - a stark reminder of child labor practices prevalent at the time. The mangle machine stands prominently in the background, symbolizing both progress and hardship within this industry. It is a testament to human ingenuity while also serving as a reminder of physical strain endured by these hardworking individuals. Amidst all this activity lies an underlying theme: health and hygiene. In an era when cleanliness was highly valued but often difficult to achieve due to limited resources, these dedicated women worked tirelessly to ensure garments were spotless for their clients. As we contemplate this intriguing photograph from Ann Ronan Pictures' collection, it serves as a poignant reminder of how far society has come since then. We must acknowledge the sacrifices made by those who came before us while striving towards fair employment practices for all - ensuring that no child's innocence is compromised for economic gain.
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