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Hop Pickers, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
MAI44981 Hop Pickers, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Small, William (1843-1931); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A scene showing workers picking the hops in the 19th Century. A man stands on the left of the picture wearing a hat, brown jacket and trousers with a reddish waistcoast. He is holding a hop bine and a large sickle in his right hand. To the right of the picture, several figures are gathered round a table picking out the hops from bines laid on it. A woman with her back to the viewer is wearing a black dress, brown apron, red shawl about her shoulders and black hat. A child dressed in a bonnet and smock sits on the ground and sorts hops into a trug basket.); eMaidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery; eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23346034
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This photo print, titled "Hop Pickers, c. 1870" transports us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the lives of rural workers in Maidstone, Kent. The scene depicts a group of hardworking individuals engaged in the laborious task of picking hops. On the left side of the image stands a man dressed in traditional attire - a hat, brown jacket, trousers with a reddish waistcoat. In his right hand, he holds both a hop bine and an imposing sickle. To his right, several figures are huddled around a table meticulously separating hops from their bines. Among them is an enigmatic woman wearing an elegant black dress adorned with a brown apron and red shawl draped over her shoulders. Her black hat adds an air of mystery as she focuses on her work. In this bustling scene, even children play their part. A young girl donning a bonnet and smock sits on the ground diligently sorting hops into a trug basket nearby. The painting beautifully captures not only the physicality of manual labor but also highlights the importance of agriculture during that era. Each figure represents resilience and dedication to their craft as they contribute to this vital industry. Preserved by eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery for all to appreciate today, this remarkable piece by William Small invites us to reflect upon our agricultural heritage while celebrating those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to bring us our beloved crops like hops.
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