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Family group - Studio portrait at the seaside
Family group - Studio portrait at the seaside for two sisters and their four children (complete with buckets and spades!). The sitters are (from left) Horace, Annie (with Pop on her lap), Little Ethel, Min and Sidney. Date: circa 1900s
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Media ID 23372436
© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
Annie Buckets Cousins Ethel Holidaymakers Horace Names Props Siblings Sidney Sister Sisters Spades Toddler
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This charming studio portrait captures the joy and playfulness of a family seaside outing in the early 1900s. The image features two sisters, Annie and Horace, with their four children: toddler Ethel on the lap of her grandfather 'Pop,' and Min and Sidney. Dressed in their Sunday best, the family exudes a sense of happiness and connection as they pose with their beloved buckets and spades. The sisters, Annie and Horace, are likely dressed in their finest clothes, reflecting the importance of capturing a special moment for posterity. The children, with their rosy cheeks and wide grins, appear to have recently arrived from the beach, their buckets and spades still in hand. The inclusion of Pop, with his grandchildren on his lap, underscores the intergenerational bond within the family. The seaside was a popular destination for holidaymakers during this era, offering a much-needed respite from the daily grind. The family's decision to commemorate their seaside adventure with a studio portrait speaks to the significance of family and the importance of preserving memories. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures of a family day at the seaside and the enduring bond between siblings and generations. The use of props, such as the buckets and spades, adds to the authenticity of the scene and enhances the viewer's connection to the past.
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