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Mopping Linoleum 1940S
A typical housewife wearing a snood, uses a wet mop to clean the kitchen lino
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Media ID 4360388
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Clean Cleaning Floor House Hold House Wife Kitchen Lino Linoleum Mopping Snood Typical
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step Back in Time: A 1940s Housewife Mopping the Linoleum Kitchen Floor This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the essence of domestic life in the 1940s, as a typical housewife goes about her daily chores. Dressed in a simple yet practical apron and a snood to keep her hair neatly tied back, she wields a wet mop with determination, tackling the linoleum kitchen floor with a sense of purpose. The linoleum flooring, a common choice for its affordability and durability during this era, reflects the light from the nearby window, creating a subtle yet striking contrast with the dark shadows cast by the room's fixtures. The scene is a reminder of the routine household tasks that once defined the role of women in the home. The snood, a net covering worn over the hair, was a popular accessory during this time, both functional and fashionable, keeping hair out of the way while cooking or cleaning. The mop, a ubiquitous tool in every household, was an essential item for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. As we gaze at this image, we are transported back in time, to an era when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple act of mopping the floor held a certain charm and dignity. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of women, who managed homes and families with grace and determination, even in the face of adversity. A beautiful and poignant snapshot of history, this image is a must-have for anyone interested in the social history of the 1940s or the evolution of household chores.
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