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Mother searching for nits in boys hair




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Mother searching for nits in boys hair

" Another Air Raid - Many Casulaties...!" A Mother searching for headlice in a boys hair with a large comb. The lad seems to be finding the whole experience singularly unpleasant. Date: circa 1910s

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Comb Combing Combs Ginger Haired Lice Post Card Raid Searches Searching Head Lice Nits War Time


14"x11" Photo Print

Title: "A Mother's Care: Nit-Picking for Nits" Discover the poignant moment of a mother's love and concern in our latest addition to the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the tender yet unglamorous reality of motherhood – a mother meticulously searching for head lice in her son's hair with a large comb. The boy's expression of displeasure and unease adds an authentic touch to this heartfelt scene. Bring this moment of everyday life into your home and add depth to your interior decor with this beautifully printed photograph.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.7cm x 35.5cm (8.9" x 14")

Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


Another Air Raid - Many Casualties...!

EDITORS COMMENTS
: A Mother's Unwavering Vigilance in the 1910s Homefront In this poignant and humorous turn-of-the-century image, a mother diligently searches for head lice in her young son's ginger hair. The scene unfolds in the intimate setting of their home, where the simple act of combing out nits takes on new significance amidst the backdrop of an air raid. The mother, seated on a rickety chair, focuses intently on her task, her expression a mix of determination and concern. Her son, a boy with a mop of curly hair, looks up at her with a furrowed brow and a pained expression, clearly finding the experience singularly unpleasant. The scene is reminiscent of wartime images of mothers tending to their children's needs, with a sense of resilience and fortitude that belies the hardships of the era. The presence of the large comb and the combing brush on the table adds to the sense of routine and ritual, as the mother meticulously checks each strand of hair for signs of the unwelcome intruders. The comic element of the image comes from the juxtaposition of the seriousness of the mother's task with the boy's obvious discomfort and the lighthearted caption, "Another Air Raid - Many Casualties...!" which plays on the common idiom of an "air raid" being a sudden and unexpected attack, in this case, an attack on the boy's head by the unwelcome guests known as head lice. This postcard, with its charming illustration and poignant commentary, offers a glimpse into the daily life of families during the 1910s, a time of great change and upheaval, and the unwavering love and care of a mother for her child, even in the most mundane and unpleasant of circumstances.

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