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Reed cutting, Norfolk a98_07731
Horning Ferry, Norfolk. Reed cutter bundling reeds on Woodbastwick Marshes. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in February 1949
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Media ID 1755171
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31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 31x27 inches (787x685mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 59.4cm (23.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
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 evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Norfolk during the late 1940s, as a local reed cutter carefully bundles harvested reeds on the Woodbastwick Marshes. The scene is set against the backdrop of a tranquil winter landscape, with the reflection of the sun casting long shadows over the marshy terrain. Reed cutting was an essential activity in the Norfolk Fens, which covered over 150,000 acres of the county. The reeds were primarily used for thatching roofs, as well as for making baskets, mats, and other crafts. The process involved cutting the reeds in the autumn, allowing them to dry out in the sun, and then bundling them up in the winter. The reed cutter in this photograph wears a traditional Norfolk flat cap and a heavy coat, shielding himself from the cold winter wind. He works methodically, tying each bundle of reeds with a length of twine before moving on to the next. The bundles are then transported to the barges that line the marshy edge of the water, ready to be taken away for sale or use in local construction projects. The photograph by Hallam Ashley beautifully captures the rhythmic and timeless nature of rural work, as well as the connection between the people of Norfolk and the land that has sustained them for generations. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived and worked in the Norfolk Fens, and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of this unique and beautiful region.
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