The Knife Grinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph)
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The Knife Grinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph)
The Knife Grinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);
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Media ID 15143236
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Edwardian Francis Donkin Bedford 1864 1954 Grinder Grinding Grindstone Housewife Knife Knife Sharpener Labour Labourer Machine Portable Pulley Sharpening Toil Colour Lithograph Door To Door Historica Graphica Collection Knifegrinder Labouring
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This print titled "The Knife Grinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers" takes us back to the early 20th century, capturing a slice of everyday life during the Edwardian era. The colour lithograph beautifully depicts a scene filled with nostalgia and charm. In this image, we see a hardworking knife grinder going about his door-to-door trade. With his portable grinding machine and pulley system in tow, he travels through an idyllic Victorian street scene. His loyal dog accompanies him on his journey, adding a touch of companionship to his solitary labour. The artist Francis Donkin Bedford skillfully captures the essence of this laborious task. The knife grinder's determined expression reflects the dedication required for such work. Behind him stands a picturesque garden and an inviting housewife peeks out from her doorway, perhaps waiting for her knives to be sharpened. Accompanying this delightful print is verse by E. V. Lucas that further enhances its historical significance. This piece serves as both an artistic representation and a documentation of the daily struggles faced by working-class individuals during that time period. As we admire this historic photograph print from the Historica Graphica Collection, it reminds us of simpler times when tradesmen like the knife grinder played vital roles in society. It serves as a testament to their resilience and hard work amidst challenging circumstances.
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