Victorian Scrap -- Washerwoman
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Victorian Scrap -- Washerwoman
Victorian Scrap -- Washerwoman.
late 19th century
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Media ID 14388004
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Aged Bonnet Household Lace Lacy Laundry Scrap Scraps Washerwoman Washerwomen Washing
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Victorian Scrap -- Washerwoman Description: This evocative late 19th century photograph captures the daily life of a middle-aged washerwoman, her image frozen in time as she toils away at her laundry chores. Dressed in the traditional attire of the era, she wears a simple, high-necked blouse with long sleeves, a full, voluminous skirt, and a lace bonnet adorned with ribbons and flowers. Her hands are calloused from years of hard work, and her face bears the lines and wrinkles of a life lived in service to her family and community. The scene is set in a dimly lit, cramped laundry room, with clothesline strung across the room and piles of freshly washed and still damp garments scattered about. The washerwoman's basket brims with more soiled clothes, waiting to be scrubbed clean. The room is filled with the scent of soap and water, the sound of water sloshing in a tub, and the rhythmic thumping of the washerwoman's hands as she scrubs each piece of clothing. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class Victorian women, who spent countless hours performing the labor-intensive task of washing clothes by hand. It is a poignant reminder of the hardships and challenges faced by women during this period, and the importance of their contributions to the household and the community as a whole. The photograph's intricate details, from the folds in the washerwoman's skirt to the texture of the lace on her bonnet, transport us back in time and offer a glimpse into a bygone era. This image is a must-have for anyone interested in Victorian history, social history, or the role of women in history.
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