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The navvys pick and shovel (chromolitho)
977700 The navvys pick and shovel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The navvys pick and shovel. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23035564
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Candy Store Chocolat Guerin Boutron Chocolate Chocolates Digging Excavating Labourers Milk Chocolate Navvies Navvy Pick Pickaxe Shovel Sugar Sweet Shop Wokrker Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen
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The Navvys Pick and Shovel - A Glimpse into the Laborious World of 19th Century Workers
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. This chromolitho print, created by an anonymous French School artist in the late 19th century, offers a fascinating insight into the world of hardworking laborers. The image showcases two navvys diligently engaged in their trade, armed with pickaxes and shovels as they dig deep into the earth. The educational card captures the essence of manual labor during this era, emphasizing the importance of these skilled workers who played a crucial role in shaping our infrastructure. With their unwavering determination and physical strength, these tradesmen epitomize dedication to their craft. Interestingly, this particular card was used as promotional material for Chocolat Guerin Boutron - a sweet shop that catered to these tireless workers. This unique combination highlights how even amidst backbreaking work, there was still room for indulgence and pleasure. The vibrant colors employed in this chromolitho further enhance its visual appeal while evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. It serves as a reminder of both the challenges faced by those who built our cities from scratch and the small joys that brought them solace after long days on construction sites. As we observe this historical artifact today, let us appreciate not only its artistic value but also pay homage to all those unsung heroes whose sweat and toil laid down foundations upon which modern society stands tall.
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