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London East End home brushmaking
The mother of a poor family in Londons East End engaged in brushmaking at home. She sits at a rickety table, surrounded by six children. The room has bare floorboards. Date: Late 1800s
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1800s Bare Engaged Floorboards Homes Poor Rickety Sits Surrounded Youth Childrens
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In this evocative late 1800s photograph from the East End of London, a determined mother is seen engaged in the laborious task of brushmaking at home, surrounded by the innocence and curiosity of her six children. The scene unfolds in a modest, sparsely furnished room with bare floorboards, the only source of light emanating from a small window, casting long shadows across the scene. The mother sits at a rickety table, her expression focused and resolute as she meticulously weaves bristles into a frame, her deft hands moving with practiced ease. The children, dressed in simple clothing, watch their mother with a mixture of fascination and anticipation, their youthful energy and curiosity a stark contrast to the harsh realities of their living conditions. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a poor family in the East End of London during the late 1800s. At a time when social housing was scarce and poverty was rampant, the ability to work from home and provide for one's family was a vital means of survival. Brushmaking was a common occupation for many families in the East End, with the raw materials readily available and the finished products easily sold in local markets. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by this family, their resilience and resourcefulness shine through in this powerful photograph. The children, who will grow up to be the next generation, are a testament to the enduring spirit of the East End community, a community that has weathered the test of time and continues to thrive in the face of adversity. This image is a poignant reminder of the history and heritage of the East End, a history that is both rich and complex, and a testament to the human spirit.
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