Framed Print : Male Chimney Sweep 1909
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Male Chimney Sweep 1909
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Media ID 585356
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Chimney Community Services Sweep Sweeps
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Male Chimney Sweep 1909" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph transports you back in time with an intriguing image of a male chimney sweep, captured in 1909. The black-and-white composition invites reflection on a bygone era, offering a unique blend of history and classic charm for your home or office decor. Enhance your space with this captivating piece of visual storytelling.
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
Male Chimney Sweep, 1909" is an evocative and poignant photograph that offers a rare glimpse into the past, capturing the daily life of a chimney sweep in the early 20th century. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, presents a male chimney sweep in his traditional attire, standing in a dimly lit room, surrounded by the tools of his trade. The soot-covered man, with his brush and broom at his side, looks directly at the camera with a weary yet determined expression, as if to say that he has faced the grime and grit of his profession head-on. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the dangerous and arduous work that chimney sweeps performed in the days before modern heating systems and safety regulations. The community of chimney sweeps was a close-knit one, with families often passing down the trade from generation to generation. Boys as young as five or six would begin their apprenticeships, spending long hours crawling through narrow chimneys, brushing away soot and grime, and enduring the harsh conditions of the job. Despite the challenges, the chimney sweep's role was essential in ensuring the health and safety of households, as regular chimney sweeping was necessary to prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. The photograph serves as a testament to the resilience and dedication of these workers, who played a vital role in the daily lives of communities in the early 20th century. The "Male Chimney Sweep, 1909" photograph is a powerful reminder of the rich history of the chimney sweep trade and the important services they provided. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the hardships and triumphs of those who came before us.
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