Jigsaw Puzzle : Pyne - Dustman
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Pyne - Dustman
THE DUSTMAN He actually pays a fee for his contract, for there is money to be made by scavenging through the rubbish he collects from house to house
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1808 Collects Contract Dustman Money Pays Pyne Rubbish Scavenging Made
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the captivating world of "Pyne - Dustman" with our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online invites you to piece together the daily life of a dustman in the past. With each puzzle piece, uncover the story behind the man who pays a fee for his contract, yet finds value in the treasures he gathers from house to house. Immerse yourself in this richly detailed historical puzzle and bring the past to life in your own home.
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 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
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
Pyne's Dustman: A Historical Snapshot of an Unheralded Industry This evocative image captures the daily routine of a dustman, or refuse collector, as he goes about his work in 1808. The dustman, portrayed by English artist and printmaker Thomas William Pyne in his series 'Microcosm of London,' is shown pushing a wheelbarrow filled with household waste as he makes his way from one house to another. Contrary to popular belief, this dustman actually pays a fee for his contract, suggesting that there was indeed money to be made in the scavenging industry. The historical context of this print is significant, as it provides a glimpse into the early days of waste management in London. Prior to the establishment of formal waste disposal systems, individuals like the dustman played a crucial role in collecting and disposing of household waste. This was a labor-intensive and often unsanitary task, but it was a necessary one in maintaining the health and cleanliness of the city. The dustman's contract likely granted him exclusive rights to collect waste from a particular area or group of houses, and he would sell the salvageable items he found to merchants or recyclers. The remainder of the waste was typically taken to one of the many dumpsites located on the outskirts of the city. Despite the unglamorous nature of the work, this dustman's determined expression and the orderliness of his collection method speak to the pride and dedication he took in his role. This print serves as a reminder of the important, albeit often overlooked, industries and laborers that have shaped the history of our cities.
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