Framed Print : Snap Playing Card - Sweep
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Snap Playing Card - Sweep
Snap Playing Card - Sweep, a soot-covered chimney sweep.
circa 1900s
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Media ID 14311910
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Brush Brushes Calling Chimney Covered Dirty Snap Soot Sooty Sweep Games
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Bring a touch of history into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "Snap Playing Card - Sweep" by Terry Parker/Mary Evans Picture Library, takes you back in time to the 1900s. Depicting a soot-covered chimney sweep in a moment of playfulness, this photograph is not only a beautiful addition to any room but also a conversation starter. Our high-quality frames, carefully crafted to preserve the authenticity and vibrancy of the print, ensure that this image remains a cherished piece for generations to come. Order now and let the story of this enchanting snapshot unfold in your living space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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 captures the essence of the humble chimney sweep, a trade that was an integral part of everyday life during the Edwardian era. The image features a man, likely a chimney sweep, standing on a busy street with a pile of sooty brushes at his feet. His face is smeared with grime, a telltale sign of the long hours spent cleaning the chimneys of homes and businesses. The soot-covered sweeps were a common sight on the pavements of cities and towns throughout the United Kingdom during this time. The game of Snap, a popular card game, is hinted at in the title of this photograph, "Snap Playing Card - Sweep." It is possible that the man is taking a break from his work to enjoy a game with his fellow sweeps or perhaps with some children from the neighborhood. The card game, with its simple rules and quick pace, would have provided a welcome distraction from the monotony and hardships of the sweeping trade. Despite the grimy appearance of the man in the photograph, there is a sense of camaraderie and community in the image. The sweeps, though their work was often dirty and difficult, formed a tight-knit group, relying on each other for support and companionship. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the simple pleasures of a game of Snap and the companionship of fellow workers could bring moments of joy and respite from the harsh realities of life.
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