Photo Mug : Snap Playing Card - Sweep
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Snap Playing Card - Sweep
Snap Playing Card - Sweep, a soot-covered chimney sweep.
circa 1900s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14311910
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Brush Brushes Calling Chimney Covered Dirty Snap Soot Sooty Sweep Games
Photo Mug
Brighten up your mornings with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring the captivating image of "Snap Playing Card - Sweep" by Terry Parker from Mary Evans Prints Online. This classic photograph, depicting a soot-covered chimney sweep from the 1900s, adds a touch of vintage charm to your daily routine. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and showcases the high-quality print of this iconic image. A perfect gift for history enthusiasts, tea lovers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past. Embrace the nostalgia and enjoy your drink in style with our Photo Mugs from Media Storehouse.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the humble chimney sweep, a trade that was an integral part of everyday life during the Edwardian era. The image features a man, likely a chimney sweep, standing on a busy street with a pile of sooty brushes at his feet. His face is smeared with grime, a telltale sign of the long hours spent cleaning the chimneys of homes and businesses. The soot-covered sweeps were a common sight on the pavements of cities and towns throughout the United Kingdom during this time. The game of Snap, a popular card game, is hinted at in the title of this photograph, "Snap Playing Card - Sweep." It is possible that the man is taking a break from his work to enjoy a game with his fellow sweeps or perhaps with some children from the neighborhood. The card game, with its simple rules and quick pace, would have provided a welcome distraction from the monotony and hardships of the sweeping trade. Despite the grimy appearance of the man in the photograph, there is a sense of camaraderie and community in the image. The sweeps, though their work was often dirty and difficult, formed a tight-knit group, relying on each other for support and companionship. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the simple pleasures of a game of Snap and the companionship of fellow workers could bring moments of joy and respite from the harsh realities of life.
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