The Picture Book - A rather bored girl flicks through a tome
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The Picture Book - A rather bored girl flicks through a tome
The Picture Book - A rather bored girl dressed smartly in white dress, white gloves, wide-brimmed white hat and black tights flicks through a tome, seated on a draped chaise longue. Date: 1912
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Attire Bored Cowham Distracted Expression Gloves Hilda Sits Smart Stylish Tights Wide Brimmed
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A Moment of Escapism: A Bored Girl Engrossed in The Picture Book, 1912 In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a young girl named Hilda, dressed impeccably in a white dress, white gloves, and a wide-brimmed white hat adorned with a black ribbon, sits on a draped chaise longue, her expression a mixture of boredom and melancholy. The year is 1912, and Hilda's fashionable attire is reminiscent of the elegant style of the 1910s. In her hands, she holds a large, leather-bound tome, her fingers flicking through its pages as she appears lost in thought. The Picture Book, as it came to be known, was a popular pastime for children during this era. Filled with intriguing illustrations and stories, it offered a means of escape from the monotony of daily life. Hilda's distracted expression suggests that she has found a fascinating tale within its pages, momentarily forgetting the boredom that once weighed heavily upon her. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, captures a poignant moment in Hilda's life. Her fashionable yet somber attire, coupled with her pensive expression, hints at the complex emotions that lie beneath the surface. The Picture Book, with its captivating stories, has become her solace, providing a brief respite from the mundane world around her.
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