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Milk cart, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1923
Filename: TRURI-AG-499.tiff
Size: 9015 x 5638 (52MB)
Date: 31st October 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.263195, -5.051041
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Milk cart, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1923
Milk roundswoman for W. Tunkin based at 43 Daniell Street, Truro. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : AG.499
Media ID 13086523
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the charming streets of Truro, Cornwall in the early 1920s. The focal point of this image is a traditional milk cart, proudly standing as a testament to an era long gone by. With its rustic wooden frame and sturdy wheels, it exudes a sense of nostalgia that instantly transports us to simpler times. The milk roundswoman for W. Tunkin, whose base was located at 43 Daniell Street in Truro, stands beside her trusty companion - a magnificent Cornish horse harnessed to the cart. Her determined expression hints at the hard work and dedication required for such a role. Photographer Arthur William Jordan has skillfully captured this moment in time, showcasing not only the practicality of the cart but also its aesthetic appeal. The intricate details on its surface tell stories untold; each scratch and mark hinting at countless journeys through narrow lanes and bustling markets. A striking feature adorns this vintage milk cart - an urn-like container securely fastened atop it. Though we may never know its exact purpose or significance within this context, it adds an air of mystery that further enhances our curiosity about life during those years. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph from Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, we are reminded of how much history can be encapsulated within one single image. It serves as both a window into our past and a reminder that even everyday objects like milk carts hold their own tales waiting patiently to be
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