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Distribution of Plants to Poor Londoners, Victoria Park
A series of scenes during a distribution of plants to Londons poor, held in Victoria Park, London, in the autumn of 1879. The images show (clockwise from top left): People entering the park; Unsuccessful Applicants; The Distribution of Plants; a Cart of plants being taken away for the Workhouse; several people taking flowers away. Date: 1879
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Media ID 20159609
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1879 Autumn Distribution Held Londoners Parks Poor Taking Workhouse
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of Victorian London through the captivating lens of Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints, featuring the Distribution of Plants to Poor Londoners series from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the heartwarming scene of community coming together in Victoria Park as the autumn leaves fall, as the less fortunate are given a much-needed boost with the distribution of plants. These exquisitely detailed prints transport you back in time, allowing you to immerse yourself in the story of compassion and resilience that unfolded over a century ago. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with these stunning, museum-quality reproductions.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 series of scenes captured in Victoria Park, London, during the Distribution of Plants to the Poor in the autumn of 1879 offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those less fortunate in Victorian society. The images, which begin with people entering the park, depict the eager crowds that gathered in anticipation of receiving a small token of nature's beauty. The second scene reveals the unfortunate souls who were unsuccessful in their application for plants. Their crestfallen expressions speak volumes about the harsh realities of poverty and the fleeting nature of hope. The third image captures the very heart of the event, with volunteers distributing plants to the recipients. The joy and gratitude on the faces of the Londoners receiving the plants are palpable, as they gratefully accept their small parcels of greenery. The final scene in this poignant sequence shows a cart of plants being taken away for the workhouse. Despite the intended kindness of the distribution, it serves as a reminder that the reach of such charitable acts did not always extend to all those in need. These evocative images offer a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, when the simple gift of a plant could bring a sense of joy and hope to those who needed it most.
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