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Rag and bone cart a064811
A horse-drawn rag and bone cart standing on the road outside the Builders Arms public house at 1 Kensington Court Place, Kensington, London, with St. Albans Mansions visible beyond. John Gay. Date range: Jan 1962 - May 1964
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Media ID 892900
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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 59.7cm x 59.9cm (23.5" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
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 evocative photograph captures the scene of a horse-drawn rag and bone cart standing on the road outside the Builders Arms public house at 1 Kensington Court Place, Kensington, London. The year is estimated to be between 1962 and 1964, a time when horse-drawn vehicles were gradually being replaced by motorized transport. The cart, filled with various discarded items, represents the daily work of a rag and bone man, who collected and sold scrap metal and other recyclable materials. The image offers a glimpse into the urban landscape of London during the mid-20th century. The cart, with its worn-out wheels and faded paint, contrasts sharply with the modern St. Albans Mansions visible in the background. The public house, with its inviting sign and welcoming lights, serves as a reminder of the community that once thrived in this area. The horse, harnessed and patiently waiting, adds to the sense of tranquility and routine. The scene is one of quiet simplicity, a moment frozen in time before the rapid pace of urban development began to change the face of Kensington. John Gay, the photographer, skillfully captures the essence of this moment, offering us a glimpse into a bygone era. The photograph is not only a record of a specific time and place, but also a reminder of the human connection to the natural world and the importance of community and daily labor.
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