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SOCIAL / WASHING DAY 1920
Washing day in a workmans home: maman bends over the tub, her elder daughter pegs out the washing, the younger children blow bubbles Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 20154543
© Bubblepunk
Bends Blow Bubbles Elder Maman Pegs Washing Workman Younger Workmans
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to a simpler era with 'Social / Washing Day 1920'. Witness the tender moment as a mother and her daughters engage in the daily chore of washing clothes. The elder daughter diligently pegs out the freshly cleaned garments, while the younger children blow bubbles, adding a touch of playfulness to the scene. Bring this nostalgic and heartwarming image into your home to inspire a sense of warmth, connection, and the beauty of everyday life.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of daily life in a French working-class family during the early 20th century. The scene takes place in the modest home of a workman, where the mother, or 'maman,' is seen bent over a tub, washing clothes by hand. Her elder daughter stands nearby, carefully pegging the freshly cleaned garments to a clothesline that stretches across the room. The younger children, dressed in simple outfits, playfully blow bubbles, adding a touch of innocence and joy to the otherwise laborious task at hand. The photograph, titled "Washing Day 1920," offers a glimpse into the domestic sphere of a typical French family during this era. The simple pleasures of family life and the importance of community and cooperation are on full display, as the mother and daughter work together to complete the household chore. The children's playful antics serve as a reminder that even in the most humble of circumstances, there is always room for joy and levity. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the universal experiences of family life and the importance of the simple pleasures that bring us together. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment in history that resonates with us even today. With its authentic and unpretentious depiction of daily life, this photograph is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve the human experience.
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