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David mending a shoe
David mending a shoe - two stern ladies approach. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Trap to Catch a Sunbeam. Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Approach Catch Mending Shoe Stern Sunbeam Trap
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This image, titled "David mending a shoe - two stern ladies approach," is a charming snapshot from the early 1900s, taken from the extensive Boswell Collection. The photograph, which appears to have been captured as a lantern slide, transports us back in time to an era of simplicity and hard work. At the heart of the scene, we find David, a humble laborer, focused intently on mending a worn-out shoe. The creases on his brow and the furrowed lines around his eyes speak volumes about the long hours he has spent toiling away. The worn-out shoe, a symbol of his daily struggle, lies before him, waiting to be brought back to life. But the tranquility of the moment is disrupted by the approach of two stern-looking ladies. Their stern expressions and the determined set of their jaws suggest that they have come to deliver a reprimand or perhaps to remind David of his responsibilities. The contrast between the delicate femininity of the ladies and the rugged masculinity of David creates an intriguing juxtaposition. The photograph's title, "Trap to Catch a Sunbeam," adds an enigmatic layer to the image. It's unclear whether this is a reference to the ladies or to David, but it suggests a sense of longing or a desire to capture a fleeting moment of happiness. The photograph, with its intriguing narrative and timeless quality, invites us to ponder the complexities of human life and the simple pleasures of everyday life.
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