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Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand
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Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand
Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow. Waterman, Ticket Porter and Fellowship Porter 79, waterman talking with a couple who have called a Hackney coach at a coachstand 80 and mother and children getting fresh milk at a dairy farm in Islington 81. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of childrens books in the early 19th century
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This woodcut engraving, titled "Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand," is a charming depiction of everyday life in 19th century London, as illustrated by Isaac Taylor for Ann and Jane Taylor's publication, "City Scenes, or a Peep into London." The scene unfolds at a bustling coachstand, where a waterman, dressed in a distinctive red jacket and hat, engages in conversation with a well-dressed couple. They have called for a Hackney coach, which is visible in the background, its driver, or ticket porter, standing by ready to assist. Meanwhile, a mother and her children approach a dairy farm in the Islington district, where they collect fresh milk from a fellowship porter, who pours it into a large pail from a wooden bucket. The frosty winter scene is filled with activity, as boys play in the ice and snow, and a street urchin pumps water from a hydrant. In the foreground, a fireman tends to a fire, adding to the warmth and coziness of the scene. The intricate details of this woodcut engraving transport us back in time, offering a glimpse into the diverse trades and daily life of Londoners during the early 19th century. From the waterman's boat and the Hackney coach, to the ice on the canal and the kettle on the fire, this image is a rich tapestry of history, geography, and social commentary. Ann and Jane Taylor, the English sisters and prolific Romantic poets and children's book writers, captured the essence of London's urban landscape and its people in this educational and captivating publication.
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