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Framed Print : Farmhands in smocks, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Farmhands in smocks, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A group of men and boys in traditional agricultural costume, holding a variety of hand tools. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : 1972.2.444
Media ID 12573079
© From the collection of the RIC
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Farmhands in Smocks, Cornwall. Early 1900s" from the Royal Cornwall Museum. This striking photograph, taken by the renowned local photographer Arthur William Jordan, showcases a group of men and boys in traditional agricultural attire, proudly holding their hand tools. Add this authentic piece to your decor and bring the rich history of rural England into your home or office. Embrace the charm of the past with our high-quality framed print.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the early 1900s in Cornwall, where a group of hardworking farmhands proudly pose for the camera. Dressed in their traditional agricultural smocks, these men and boys exude a sense of resilience and camaraderie that defined rural life during this era. Each individual holds a different hand tool, showcasing the diverse tasks required on a Cornish farm. From the classic wide-brimmed hats shielding them from the sun's rays to the ever-present pipes clenched between weathered teeth, every detail adds authenticity to this snapshot of history. The tools they hold speak volumes about their daily routines: forks symbolize laborious hours spent tending to crops; scythes represent harvesting grain with precision; picks remind us of mining heritage deeply rooted in Cornwall's soil; axes embody clearing land for cultivation. These implements are not mere objects but extensions of their calloused hands and unwavering determination. Arthur William Jordan skillfully captures both the physicality and character etched onto each face. Their expressions reveal stories untold: tales of triumphs over adversity, shared laughter after long days' work, or perhaps even dreams beyond these fields. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph from Royal Cornwall Museum, we are transported into an era when farming was more than just livelihood—it was a way of life that shaped communities and forged unbreakable bonds among those who worked tirelessly under its banner.
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