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McConnel hinds, hop pickers work on the machine belt. 1937
McConnel hinds, hop pickers work on the machine belt.
1937
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Media ID 10984149
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Conveyor Conveyor Belt Crowd English Rural Life Farmer Fruit Fruit Picker Generations Hop Pickers Hop Picking Hops Orchard Picker Plant Rural Life Shed Sorting Workers Apprentice
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "McConnel hinds, hop pickers work on the machine belt. 1937" offers a glimpse into English rural life between the wars. Taken by renowned photographer John Topham in the 1930s, this monochrome image captures a pivotal moment in twentieth-century Europeana photography. In this scene, we witness generations of hardworking farmers and fruit pickers laboring together in an orchard shed. The focal point is the conveyor belt that stretches across the frame, where McConnel Hinds and his fellow hop pickers diligently sort through freshly harvested hops. Their hands move swiftly as they separate quality produce from lesser ones. Amongst them stands a young boy who appears to be an apprentice learning the trade from experienced workers. This photograph not only showcases the daily grind of agricultural labor but also highlights how knowledge and skills are passed down from one generation to another. The atmosphere is bustling with activity as a crowd gathers around the conveyor belt, each person playing their part in this essential task. It serves as a testament to both teamwork and individual dedication within rural communities during this era. Topham's masterful composition transports us back to a time when manual labor was at its peak, emphasizing the importance of agriculture for sustenance and livelihoods alike. This remarkable piece immortalizes an integral aspect of English history while honoring those whose tireless efforts contributed to it.
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