Canvas Print : Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal

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Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal

2603014 Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal.; (add.info.: Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dust yard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38458720

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Female Labour Recycling

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Bring a piece of London's history into your home with this captivating canvas print capturing the scene of men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard. The barge on the Regent's Canal adds an extra touch of charm to this vintage image.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Paddington

> Fine Art Finder > Artists > Unknown photographer

EDITORS COMMENTS
The hustle and bustle of daily life in London is captured in this striking print from the Universal History Archive/UIG. Men and women can be seen diligently sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, showcasing the important role that recycling plays in keeping our cities clean and sustainable. In the background, a barge glides along the Regent's Canal, adding to the industrial atmosphere of the scene. The contrast between the manual labor of waste sorting and the mechanized transportation on the canal highlights the diverse ways in which resources are managed in urban environments. What stands out most about this image is the presence of female laborers among their male counterparts. In an era when gender roles were more rigidly defined, seeing women engaged in physical work like refuse sorting serves as a powerful reminder of their resilience and determination to contribute to society. This print serves as a poignant reminder of both past practices for waste management and societal norms regarding gender roles. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come in terms of environmental awareness and gender equality, while also acknowledging that there is still progress to be made.

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