Hop Pickers 1845
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Hop Pickers 1845
A young hop picker, though dallying with one companion, looks sympathetically at another who has either cut his finger, or is gnawing his knuckles with jealousy
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Media ID 596109
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10140779
1845 Companion Finger Hops Jealousy Knuckles Picker Pickers Picking Gnawing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Hop Pickers 1845" captures a moment in time on a British hop farm. In the foreground, we see a young hop picker engaged in conversation with one companion, while casting a sympathetic glance towards another individual who appears to be either nursing a cut finger or consumed by jealousy as he gnaws at his knuckles. The scene is rich with historical significance, offering a glimpse into the lives of those involved in the laborious task of hop picking during the mid-19th century.
The image evokes a sense of camaraderie and competition among the pickers, highlighting the physical demands and emotional dynamics at play within this agricultural setting. The young picker's expression conveys empathy and concern for his fellow worker's plight, showcasing both compassion and solidarity within this close-knit community.
As we reflect on this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the vital role that farming and agriculture have played in shaping societies throughout Britain's past. The meticulous attention to detail captured by Mary Evans Picture Library allows us to immerse ourselves in this moment from 1845, gaining insight into the challenges and relationships that defined life for these hop pickers.
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