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Framed Print : Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp. 1939

Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp. 1939



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Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp. 1939

Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp.
1939

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Media ID 10980560

© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk

Countryside English Rural Life Farmer Farming Field Rural Life Vegetable Vegetables World War Two Ww2 Second World War Flatcap


13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame

Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print, "Farm Workers Loading Potatoes," by acclaimed photographer John Topham from TopFoto. This captivating image takes you back to 1939, capturing the essence of rural life as farm workers diligently load sacks of potatoes at a potato clamp. A timeless piece that adds character and history to any space, this Framed Print is an excellent addition to your home or office decor. Embrace the rich history and authentic charm of the past with this stunning photograph.

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 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in English rural life during the 1930s. The image showcases hardworking farm workers diligently loading sacks of potatoes into a potato clamp, providing a glimpse into the laborious tasks that sustained communities during this era. The monochrome composition adds depth and nostalgia to the scene, emphasizing the simplicity and rawness of agricultural work. In their traditional flatcaps, these men epitomize the resilience and dedication of farmers who played an essential role in feeding nations. Set against a backdrop of vast fields, this snapshot transports us back to a time when manual labor was at its peak. The abundance of freshly harvested vegetables symbolizes self-sufficiency and highlights the importance of farming as an integral part of European countryside life. Photographed by John Topham, renowned for his documentation of early twentieth-century Europeana photography, this image not only preserves history but also serves as a reminder of how agriculture shaped societies between two world wars. It offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on our connection with nature and appreciate those who toiled tirelessly behind the scenes. As we admire this remarkable piece from TopFoto's collection, let us acknowledge the invaluable contributions made by farmers throughout history while contemplating our own relationship with food production in today's modern world.

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