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Framed Print : Any day is washday for the housewives of Talworth, Surrey
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Any day is washday for the housewives of Talworth, Surrey
Any day is washday for the housewives of Talworth, Surrey, thanks to the ten automatic machines in this new shop. Here is Miss Doreen Borcham who runs the new sevice, receiving a customers laundry.
August 1949
Unknown
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*2777900
Media ID 21528418
© Mirrorpix
1949 Chatting Cleaning Clothes Gossip Housewife Housewives Launderette Laundry Washing Washing Machine
18"x14" Modern Frame
"Step back in time with our exquisite framed print, "Any day is washday for the housewives of Talworth, Surrey" from Memory Lane Prints. This charming vintage photograph captures the daily life of the community, with women busy at work in the new laundry shop, equipped with ten automatic washing machines. Be transported back to a simpler time with this beautiful and nostalgic piece. Perfect for adding character to any room in your home."
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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
In this print from August 1949, we catch a glimpse of the bustling life of housewives in Talworth, Surrey. The image showcases the revolutionary convenience brought by ten automatic washing machines in a new shop, making any day washday for these hardworking women. Miss Doreen Borcham, the dedicated manager of this innovative service, stands at the forefront as she warmly receives a customer's laundry. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and camaraderie as housewives gather to exchange stories and engage in lively conversations while their clothes are being cleaned. This snapshot captures not only the physical act of cleaning but also highlights the social aspect that comes with it – an opportunity for women to connect and share their daily experiences. During this era when household chores were predominantly carried out manually, these modern washing machines symbolize progress and liberation for housewives who can now save precious time on laborious tasks. The photograph beautifully encapsulates both the practicality and sociability that emerged from such advancements. As we delve into this nostalgic moment frozen in time, we witness how women embraced technology to enhance their lives within the confines of domesticity. It serves as a reminder of their resilience and adaptability during an era defined by traditional gender roles.
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