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Snow-Sweepers - drawn by Foster, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans
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Snow-Sweepers - drawn by Foster, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans
Snow-Sweepers - drawn by Foster, 1850. Illustration to a story by Thomas Miller. "Clear your snow away, marm? do it for a penny, " is another cry which assails our ears; and looking out of the window, we see two little urchins with their shoulders up, and one bearing a broom worn to the stump, the other a broken shovel, and both ready to go to work at a moment's notice for the smallest consideration...the crossing-sweeper runs on before you with his broom, gives half-a-dozen strokes, then takes off his hat...and looks as if he would have you believe that he had given the road an extra "brush" solely that you might step clean and spotless across it...What transformations snow undergoes in London: from white it changes to a kind of coarse, brown, dirty-looking sugar; then it gets trampled into cold wet cakes, clinging to your feet at every step...then it sinks into dirty slush...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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by Edmund Evans, drawn by Foster, is a captivating 19th century illustration that brings to life the wintry scene of London's streets in the mid-1800s. The print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, captures the moment when two young boys, bundled up against the cold, offer their snow-sweeping services to a passing woman for a penny. The older boy, with a broom worn down to a stump, and the younger one carrying a broken shovel, are ready to clear the snow from the pavement for the smallest fee. The crossing-sweeper, dressed in tattered clothes, runs ahead with his broom, giving the road an extra brush for the lady's benefit. The transformation of snow in London is depicted in the illustration, from white and pristine to a coarse, brown, dirty-looking substance, trampled into cold wet cakes, and sinking into dirty slush. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of urban life during the Victorian era, where poverty and child labor were common. The boys' clothing, consisting of simple Dickensian dress, reflects their humble backgrounds and the season's cold weather. The print also showcases the various accessories and apparel of the time, such as umbrellas and hats, which were essential for navigating the wintry conditions. Edmund Evans, the print's creator, masterfully captures the essence of the scene, from the intricacies of the boys' expressions to the details of their worn-out tools. The illustration is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the past and the daily life of Londoners during the 19th century.
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