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George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo and the wool trade
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George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo and the wool trade
George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with a man at a pillar box. The man has dropped a book entitled The Wool Gatherer. From a series entitled Bonzo and the Bradford Wool Trade, painted for Ackroyd Bros. Wool Company. Date: 1927
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph print, created by the renowned British artist George Ernest Studdy in 1927, showcases a humorous moment from his series entitled 'Bonzo and the Bradford Wool Trade.' In the image, Bonzo, Studdy's beloved terrier, is seen engaging with a man at a red pillar box. The man, dressed in a top hat and holding an umbrella, appears to have dropped a book titled 'The Wool Gatherer.' The scene takes place in the bustling industrial city of Bradford, Yorkshire, during the 1920s. The man's dropped book, along with Bonzo's curious gaze, adds an element of intrigue to the image. The title 'The Wool Gatherer' alludes to the slow and sometimes laborious process of the wool trade, which was a significant industry in Bradford during that era. Studdy's use of humor and everyday situations to capture the essence of the wool trade is a testament to his artistic skill and keen observation. The man's reflection in the mirror-like surface of the pillar box adds depth to the image and draws the viewer's attention to the details of the scene. The woman in the background, also dressed in period attire, adds to the historical context of the photograph. The overall composition of the image, with its rich colors and intricate details, transports us back to a bygone era and offers a glimpse into the history of the wool trade in Bradford during the 1920s.
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