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The "Wall Worker", 1881. Creator: John Thomson
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The "Wall Worker", 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The " Wall Worker", 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 2 in the book " street incidents" (1881)
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1881 Adolphe Smith Alcohol Beer Beer Mug Bowler Hat Drinking J Thompson John Thomson Liquor London England United Kingdom Pipe Public House Smith Adolphe Social Class Street Incidents And Tankard Tavern Thomson John Tobacco Pipe Woodburytype Working Class Scots
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, captured in 1881 by John Thomson, is a remarkable woodburytype print that offers a glimpse into the bustling streets of Victorian London. This image, plate 2 from his book "Street Incidents", showcases the intricacies of daily life during the 19th century. In this photograph, we see a man dressed in traditional British attire - a bowler hat atop his head and a pipe clenched between his teeth. He sits outside a pub, engrossed in his work as he pastes bill posters on the brick wall beside him. The tavern's sign proudly displays its offerings of beer and liquor, reflecting the prevalent drinking culture of the era. Thomson's lens beautifully captures not only this worker but also two other individuals nearby, providing us with an insight into social interactions within different classes. The scene exudes authenticity and historical significance as it transports us back to Scotland or England where this street incident took place. This vintage print serves as both art and documentation; it immortalizes an occupation that was vital for advertising at that time while preserving our heritage. As we admire Thomson's craftsmanship at the Art Institute Chicago or any art gallery or center fortunate enough to house this piece, we are reminded of how photography can encapsulate history through visual storytelling.
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