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Making a delivery at Moulsford, Oxfordshire CC73_01431
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Making a delivery at Moulsford, Oxfordshire CC73_01431
MOULSFORD, Oxfordshire. A man in a smock with a hand-drawn cart piled with cloth meeting a young woman at the gate to a house, called by Taunt smockfrock and skirtie. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1895
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph captured by Henry Taunt in 1895, we are transported back to the charming village of Moulsford, Oxfordshire. The image showcases a delightful scene filled with Victorian-era romance and simplicity. At the forefront stands a man dressed in a traditional smock, his weathered hands carefully guiding a hand-drawn cart piled high with rolls of cloth. His humble attire is juxtaposed against the grandeur of the house's gate behind him, creating an intriguing contrast between social classes. As he approaches the gate, our attention is drawn to a young woman eagerly awaiting his arrival. Dressed in an elegant skirtie that gracefully drapes around her ankles, she exudes both curiosity and anticipation. Their eyes meet as they exchange glances through the iron bars of the gate - a moment frozen in time that speaks volumes about their connection. This photograph encapsulates not only an era but also captures glimpses into lives lived during simpler times. It invites us to imagine stories unfolding within these frames; tales of hard work, friendship, and perhaps even blossoming love amidst societal boundaries. Henry Taunt's skillful composition transports us effortlessly into this enchanting world where people's lives were intertwined with their surroundings. It serves as a reminder that history holds countless untold narratives waiting to be discovered within its sepia-toned depths.
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