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Jigsaw Puzzle : Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses
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Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses
Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses. Date: circa 1970s
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Media ID 14412315
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Coal Coalman Coalmen Deliver Delivering Dirty Fuel Heavy Lorry Manual Sack Sacks Delivery
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating Coalman jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intricately detailed puzzle, featuring an evocative image from the 1970s by Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a bygone era. Witness the coalman delivering his precious cargo to the doors of quaint houses, as the snow-covered streets add to the charm of this nostalgic scene. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this puzzle offers a fun and engaging challenge that will surely leave you with a sense of accomplishment and a warm feeling in your heart.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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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In this evocative photograph from the 1970s, a coalman can be seen making his daily delivery to the houses lining a quiet, residential street. The coalman, dressed in a heavy, grubby coat and wearing a cap to keep the cold at bay, carries a large sack of coal slung over his shoulder. He stands beside the open back of a coal lorry, its bed filled with sacks of the black fuel, ready to be unloaded. The modern houses on either side of the street, with their neat gardens and white fences, contrast sharply with the raw, industrial scene unfolding on the road. The coalman's manual labor, a reminder of the era before central heating and gas, was a vital part of everyday life for many families during this period. The coalman's delivery route would have been a familiar sight in the neighborhood, as he made his way from house to house, delivering sacks of coal to each one. The heavy, labor-intensive work required strength and endurance, as the coalman would have to lift and carry each sack, often up several steps to the front porch, before emptying it into the home's coal bin. Despite the dirty, manual nature of the work, the coalman's dedication and hard work were essential to keeping families warm during the cold winter months. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when coal was a vital part of daily life and the coalman was a familiar, hardworking figure in the community.
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