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SOCIAL / WORKING CHILDREN
Two little girls: while one holds the baby, the other scrubs the floor Date: 1881
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Media ID 20155043
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the daily life of two young girls in Britain during the late 19th century. Dressed in simple, worn clothing, they stand in a dimly lit room, their faces etched with determination and focus. The elder girl cradles a baby in her arms, her expression tender and protective. The younger girl, perhaps around six or seven years old, scrubs the floor with a broom, her brow furrowed in concentration. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of childhood during this era, when many children were expected to contribute to the family income from a very young age. The class divide was stark, and for families living in poverty, every penny counted. These girls, likely siblings, were likely helping their parents to make ends meet, with the elder sister caring for her younger brother or sister while the younger one did chores. Despite the hardships they faced, the girls' bond is evident in the photograph. The younger girl looks up at her older sister with admiration and trust, while the elder sister gazes down at her with a mixture of pride and responsibility. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of children, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image, taken in 1881, offers a powerful insight into the lives of working children during the Victorian era, a time when child labor was commonplace, and the plight of the working class was a pressing social issue. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by children during this period, and the enduring strength and love that can be found in even the most difficult of circumstances.
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