Fine Art Print : Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Scullery Maids
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Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Scullery Maids
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - girls wash up in the scullery. Date: 1890s
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Media ID 14262034
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Ealing Scullery Shaftesbury Wash
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the enchanting world of the past with our exquisite Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Scullery Maids Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 1890s as two scullery maids diligently wash dishes in a traditional English home. The intricate details and warm tones of this beautifully preserved photograph will add an air of elegance and charm to any room in your house. Bring history to life with this stunning fine art print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1890s, a group of young scullery maids are seen hard at work in the kitchen of Shaftesbury Home in Ealing, a charitable institution that provided training and employment for disadvantaged girls. The girls, dressed in simple white aprons and caps, are huddled around a large sink, washing dishes and utensils with soap and hot water. The room is dimly lit, with a single window letting in a sliver of natural light, and the walls are adorned with shelves filled with pots, pans, and other kitchen essentials. The scene captures the daily routine of the girls, who were responsible for the upkeep of the large household. Their dedication and industry were essential to the smooth running of Shaftesbury Home, which provided a refuge for thousands of girls over the years. The institution, which opened in 1873, offered a range of services including education, training, and employment, and was renowned for its commitment to the welfare of its residents. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the hard work and sacrifices made by these young girls, who were often from disadvantaged backgrounds and had few opportunities for a better life. Despite the challenging conditions, they persevered, learning valuable skills that would help them to secure employment and build a better future for themselves. The image also offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of a charitable institution that played a significant role in the social history of Ealing and beyond.
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