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LAUNDRY IN SCOTLAND
Washing clothes in the river in Scotland Date: 1848
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1848 Cauldron Household Laundry Regional Washing
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This evocative image captures the daily routine of laundry in Scotland during the mid-19th century. The photograph, taken in 1848, depicts a group of women gathered by the banks of a river, washing clothes using large tubs and cauldrons. The women are dressed in traditional Scottish attire, with one wearing a tartan shawl and another holding a wooden paddle to stir the clothes in the tub. The laundry process was a communal activity, with neighbors and family members coming together to help each other wash and dry their clothes. The river provided a natural source of water, making it an essential part of the laundry process. The women would fill the tubs with water from the river, add soap or lye, and then agitate the clothes using the paddles or their hands. Once the clothes were clean, they would be rinsed in the river and then hung out to dry on nearby trees or bushes. This scene is a reminder of the simple yet labor-intensive household tasks that were commonplace before the advent of modern washing machines and dryers. The image also highlights the importance of community and cooperation in rural Scotland during this time period. The women in the photograph are working together to complete a necessary chore, while also providing an opportunity for social interaction and connection. This photograph is a valuable historical record of everyday life in Scotland during the mid-19th century.
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