Greetings Card : Prize Sheep Sale
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Prize Sheep Sale
The auctioneer asks for bids during a Prize Sheep Sale at Ipswich Cattle Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 7202035
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Asks Auctioneer Bids Cattle Farmers Ipswich Prize Sale Sheep Suffolk
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Bring a touch of nostalgia to your special occasions with our Priest Sheep Sale greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This charming design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the excitement of a bygone era with an auctioneer in action at Ipswich Cattle Market during the 1930s. Perfect for friends and family who appreciate history and tradition, these cards are a unique and thoughtful way to express your sentiments. Order yours today and add a piece of the past to your greeting card collection."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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
1. Title: A Moment of Intense Focus: The Prize Sheep Sale at Ipswich Cattle Market, Suffolk, England, 1930s In this evocative photograph, the atmosphere of a Prize Sheep Sale at Ipswich Cattle Market in Suffolk, England, comes to life. The auctioneer, dressed in formal attire complete with top hat and waistcoat, stands confidently at the front of the crowd, a megaphone in one hand and a cigarette dangling from his lips. His intense focus is palpable as he calls for bids, the crowd of farmers and rural folk in the background eagerly responding. The scene is set against the backdrop of a rustic, open-air market, with wooden pens and fences surrounding the livestock. The Prize Sheep Sale was an annual event in Ipswich, a tradition that drew farmers from all over the region to buy and sell their finest sheep. The sale represented a significant financial investment for many, and the stakes were high. The era of the 1930s is captured in the photograph, with the simple yet functional clothing of the farmers and the auctioneer's traditional attire. The smoke from the auctioneer's cigarette drifts lazily through the air, adding to the sense of timelessness and tradition. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythm of rural life was dictated by the seasons and the success of the harvest. The Prize Sheep Sale was more than just a commercial transaction; it was a social event that brought the community together. Farmers would gather to share stories, catch up on the latest news, and engage in friendly competition. The sale represented a connection to the land, to tradition, and to the simple pleasures of rural life. This photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of farming and rural communities in England, and a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape the countryside today.
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