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Framed Print : Chimney Sweeps 1866
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Chimney Sweeps 1866
The young and the old, both looking tired after a days work
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Media ID 618547
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10086869
1866 Chimney Community Services Sweeps Tired
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Chimney Sweeps 1866" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time, capturing the essence of a hard day's work in the Victorian era. The young and the old, both weary and covered in soot, offer a poignant glimpse into the past, inviting reflection and conversation. Our high-quality framed prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and authenticity of this historical photograph. Add this unique piece of history to your home or office, and let the story of the chimney sweeps become a captivating conversation starter.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Chimney Sweeps, 1866: The young and the old, both looking tired after a day's work," is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by chimney sweeps during the Victorian era. Captured by an unknown photographer and preserved in the vast archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, this image offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of these young boys and older men, who dedicated their labor to the essential yet arduous task of maintaining the heating systems of homes and businesses in 19th-century England. The young chimney sweep, clad in his traditional uniform of a short, tight-fitting jacket and trousers, boots, and a white shirt, looks weary and soot-covered. His face, smeared with grime, reveals the toll of long hours spent crawling through narrow chimneys, cleaning out the accumulated soot and debris. His expression speaks volumes about the physical and emotional exhaustion that came with the job. Beside him, an older chimney sweep, his face lined with age and weariness, shares a moment of camaraderie and understanding with the young boy. The older man's clothes are equally soiled, and his eyes reflect the weight of years spent performing this labor-intensive work. Their shared tiredness creates a powerful bond between them, a testament to the strong sense of community that existed among these workers. This historical photograph not only sheds light on the lives of chimney sweeps during the Victorian era but also serves as a reminder of the human cost of essential services. The image invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the progress we have made in ensuring the welfare of workers in various industries.
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