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Greetings Card : Rag and bone man, Middlesbrough. 1972
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Rag and bone man, Middlesbrough. 1972
Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
Middlesbrough
North Yorkshire
England
TA 72 2161
Media ID 21851995
© Mirrorpix
Cart Collection Poverty Recycling 1972
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our charming Rag and Bone Man greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints. This vintage-inspired design features a nostalgic image of a Rag and Bone man in Middlesbrough, captured in 1972. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to a friend or loved one, this card is a delightful way to add a touch of history and character to your correspondence. Let the warmth of this heartfelt image brighten someone's day and bring a smile to their face.
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 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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
In this print titled "Rag and bone man, Middlesbrough. 1972" we are transported back to the bustling streets of a bygone era. The image captures the essence of a hardworking individual navigating their cart through the heart of Middlesbrough in 1972. The rag and bone man, an iconic figure from history, represents both industry and poverty intertwined. With his trusty cart filled with discarded items, he traverses the streets collecting anything that holds value or can be repurposed. This snapshot offers a glimpse into an era when recycling was not just a trend but a way of life. The scene is rich with details that paint a vivid picture of everyday life during this time period. Dilapidated buildings line the street as people go about their daily routines, creating an atmosphere steeped in nostalgia. The worn-out cobblestones beneath the cart's wheels tell tales of countless journeys taken on these very same roads. This photograph serves as a reminder of our collective past and highlights how industries have evolved over time. It showcases resilience amidst challenging circumstances while also shedding light on society's approach to waste management decades ago. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints' staff, this remarkable piece invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with consumption and sustainability today. It encourages us to appreciate those who came before us, whose tireless efforts laid the foundation for progress in various fields – including recycling – shaping our world as we know it today.
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