Framed Print : Maid / Laundry Circa 1900
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Maid / Laundry Circa 1900
Laundry day
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Media ID 594162
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10045813
22"x18" Modern Frame
20x16 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 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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 with this evocative image of a laundry day in the early 1900s, captured by an unnamed photographer and now available as a print from Mary Evans Picture Library. The scene transports us to a bygone era, where the simple yet laborious task of washing clothes was a communal affair, often carried out by servants or maids in grand households. The photograph shows a group of women, dressed in traditional servant uniforms, gathered around a large stone tub filled with soapy water. They are busy scrubbing clothes with washboards, wringing them out, and hanging them out to dry on a nearby clothesline. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the women's worn but determined expressions as they work in unison. Laundry day was a regular chore for households in the early 1900s, and it was a labor-intensive process that required a great deal of time and effort. Before the invention of washing machines, clothes were washed by hand, often using a combination of hot water, soap, and elbow grease. The process involved multiple steps, including sorting, washing, rinsing, wringing, and drying. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the women who worked as maids and laundrymaids in the early 1900s. It is a reminder of the hard work and dedication required to maintain the households of the wealthy and privileged classes. The image also serves as a testament to the importance of community and cooperation, as the women work together to complete this essential task.
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