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Birmingham Co-Operative milkman with his dairy float and horse
Birmingham Co-Operative milkman with his dairy float and horse, which has been dressed in flowers to celebrate May Day 1st May 1953
F Cann
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21816590
© Mirrorpix
1953 Bank Holiday Customs Fifties Horse And Cart May Day Milk Milkman West Midlands
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our charming Birmingham Co-Operative milkman poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This vintage image, captured by F Cann in 1953, showcases a milkman in his traditional dairy float, accompanied by his faithful horse. The scene is further enchanting as the horse is adorned with flowers in celebration of May Day. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home decor with this beautiful, vintage-inspired poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this charming photo print, we are transported back to the 1950s in Birmingham, England. The image captures a delightful moment on May Day, the 1st of May in 1953. A proud Birmingham Co-Operative milkman stands beside his dairy float, pulled by a magnificent horse adorned with vibrant flowers. The horse and cart were not just means of transportation for this hardworking milkman; they were also symbols of tradition and community. As May Day was celebrated across the United Kingdom, this milkman took it upon himself to dress his loyal companion in an array of colorful blooms - a heartwarming gesture that surely brought smiles to the faces of children and adults alike. This snapshot from childhood evokes nostalgia for simpler times when bank holidays were eagerly anticipated moments filled with joyous customs. It reminds us of the importance placed on upholding traditions and fostering connections within our neighborhoods. F Cann's photograph beautifully encapsulates both work and play as it immortalizes a dedicated milkman going about his daily routine while embracing the spirit of celebration. This slice-of-life image is not just about delivering essential goods but also serves as a testament to the strong sense of community that existed in post-war West Midlands. As we gaze at this scene frozen in time, we can't help but be reminded that even everyday tasks hold opportunities for creativity, camaraderie, and spreading happiness throughout our communities.
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