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Rural China - Washing clothes and bodies in a stream
Rural China - Washing clothes (doing the laundry) and bodies in a nearby stream. Date: circa 1910s
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in rural China from the 1910s, as women and children gather by a crystal-clear stream to wash both their clothes and their bodies. The serene setting of the riverbank, with its lush greenery and gentle flow, provides a picturesque backdrop to the daily domestic chores that are being carried out. The women, dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, sit on the riverbank, expertly scrubbing their garments against the smooth stones, while the children play nearby, frolicking in the cool water. The scene is one of simple, communal living, where the rhythms of nature and the needs of the community come together in a harmonious blend. The washing of clothes was an essential task in rural China, often done communally and requiring a significant amount of time and effort. The use of natural water sources, such as streams and rivers, was a common practice, as it provided a free and abundant resource for cleaning. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily lives of rural Chinese people during a time when the world was changing rapidly around them.
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