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Framed Print : Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses
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Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses
Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses. Date: circa 1970s
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Media ID 14412315
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Coal Coalman Coalmen Deliver Delivering Dirty Fuel Heavy Lorry Manual Sack Sacks Delivery
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the nostalgic charm of the past into your home with our exquisite selection of framed prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of a coalman delivering coal to a quaint street of houses, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, transports us back to the 1970s. Each print is professionally framed to preserve and enhance the beauty of the photograph, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home. Relive fond memories or create new ones with this evocative piece of history.
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.
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In this evocative photograph from the 1970s, a coalman can be seen making his daily delivery to the houses lining a quiet, residential street. The coalman, dressed in a heavy, grubby coat and wearing a cap to keep the cold at bay, carries a large sack of coal slung over his shoulder. He stands beside the open back of a coal lorry, its bed filled with sacks of the black fuel, ready to be unloaded. The modern houses on either side of the street, with their neat gardens and white fences, contrast sharply with the raw, industrial scene unfolding on the road. The coalman's manual labor, a reminder of the era before central heating and gas, was a vital part of everyday life for many families during this period. The coalman's delivery route would have been a familiar sight in the neighborhood, as he made his way from house to house, delivering sacks of coal to each one. The heavy, labor-intensive work required strength and endurance, as the coalman would have to lift and carry each sack, often up several steps to the front porch, before emptying it into the home's coal bin. Despite the dirty, manual nature of the work, the coalman's dedication and hard work were essential to keeping families warm during the cold winter months. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when coal was a vital part of daily life and the coalman was a familiar, hardworking figure in the community.
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