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Young woman washing clothes at a sink

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Young woman washing clothes at a sink

A young woman at a kitchen sink washing clothes using a washboard. There is a stack of four dinner plates waiting to be washed up, a kettle, and a tin of One-O-One which cleans without scratching. She is wearing a patterned blouse, and is smiling happily

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1944 Basic Belfast Blouse Bottle Butler Cleans Dinner Froth Kettle Kitchen Patterned Plates Scratching Scrubbing Sink Soap Stack Taps Waiting Washed Washin G Wash Board


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This evocative image captures the essence of domestic life in the 1940s as a young woman happily washes clothes at the kitchen sink. The scene is set with a stack of four dinner plates waiting to be washed up, a kettle, and a tin of One-O-One, a cleaning agent that cleans without scratching. The woman, dressed in a patterned blouse, exudes a sense of contentment as she scrubs the clothes against the washboard. The simplicity of the setting and the use of everyday objects transport us back in time to a era when life was more basic. The tap drips gently in the background, adding to the ambiance of the scene. The presence of a butler's sink and the tin of One-O-One suggest that this may be the kitchen of a well-to-do family in the 1940s. Despite the mundane task at hand, the woman's smile and the frothy bubbles in the sink convey a sense of joy and satisfaction. This image is a poignant reminder of the role of women as wives and mothers, who were responsible for maintaining the home and keeping their families clothed and fed. The image, taken in Belfast in 1944, is a snapshot of a moment in history that has been preserved for future generations. It offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the hard work and dedication of women during this time. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of the image to capture the essence of a moment in time and to evoke emotions and memories.

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