Dowdy Collection

1940S Housewife Cooking
A housewife cooks on a simple stove in a bare and austere kitchen, adding milk to the pan she is stirring

Bus Stop Queue 1960S
A young pregnant woman waiting at a bus stop with another young woman and two old ladies

New Woman Poster ?1896
The New Woman: a bookish frumpy young woman in plain clothes & monocle sits on a stool surrounded by improving books. She also smokes judging by the cigarette in the corner

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta taking off for flight by running on the water'. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta taking off for flight by running on the water'. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta taking off for flight by running on the water'. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta taking off for flight by running on the water'. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

HIKING FASHIONS 1926
Feminine rambling fashions of 3/4 length tweed or checked skirts worn with matching or contrasting jackets. Stockings or ankle socks are worn with various styles of shoe. Date: 1926

The Green Eyed Monster, 1913. Artist: Casavant
The Green Eyed Monster, 1913. A print from Life, 20th March 1913

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"Dowdy: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step into the past with these captivating images that capture the essence of dowdiness throughout history. In the 1940s, a housewife stands in her kitchen, apron-clad and hair perfectly coiffed as she prepares a delicious meal for her family. The epitome of domesticity, her dowdy attire reflects the era's traditional gender roles. Moving forward to the 1960s, we find ourselves at a bus stop queue. Women clad in conservative dresses and sensible shoes patiently wait their turn to board. Their modest fashion choices exude an air of conformity and propriety. Traveling further back in time, we encounter a poster from 1896 featuring the "New Woman. " This revolutionary figure challenges societal norms with her independent spirit and progressive style. Yet even she cannot escape entirely from elements of dowdiness that linger within society. Amidst these snapshots from different eras are intriguing codes like DDE-90034835, DDE-90034827, DDE-90034826, and DDE-90034825 - perhaps secret references to hidden stories behind each image? We then stumble upon HIKING FASHIONS from 1926 - women dressed head-to-toe in practical yet unflattering outfits suitable for outdoor adventures. Dowdiness takes on new meaning here as functionality overrides fashion. The Green Eyed Monster painting by Casavant transports us to 1913 where envy is personified through an elegantly dressed woman who appears both alluring yet slightly outdated compared to contemporary trends – a subtle nod towards dowdiness lurking beneath beauty. Finally, our journey concludes with breathtaking shots of Great White Pelicans taking off for flight in the Danube Delta. These majestic creatures seem untainted by human notions of dowdiness; their gracefulness reminding us that true beauty lies beyond superficial appearances.