Sleeping workmen in a cart
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Sleeping workmen in a cart
Two exhausted workmen sleeping in the back of a cart.
circa 1900
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Media ID 14394390
© The Japics Historic Photography Collection/Mary Evans
Asleep Barrel Barrels Carter Carters Carts Dirt Dirty Exhausted Manual Sleep Sleeping Tired Worker Workman Workmen Exhausting Tiring
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the weary bodies of two workmen as they take a much-needed rest in the back of a cart, circa 1900. Their faces are etched with the signs of physical labor and exhaustion, their clothing stained and dirty from long hours of manual work. The cart, filled with barrels, seems to have become their makeshift bed, a temporary respite from the grueling tasks that demand their strength and energy. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of working men during this era, a time when labor was often physically demanding and the workday extended long into the night. The cart and its carter, who may have transported goods or materials to and from construction sites or factories, played an essential role in the daily lives of these laborers. The scene is reminiscent of the harsh realities of life during the 1900s, a time when workers were often overworked and underpaid. Despite the challenges they faced, the resilience and determination of these men are evident in their unwavering commitment to their work. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure and adapt, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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