Photographic Print : A housewife with a mouthful of clothes pegs strikes a pose as she hangs out the washing! Date: 1940s (re-enactment)
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A housewife with a mouthful of clothes pegs strikes a pose as she hangs out the washing! Date: 1940s (re-enactment)
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 32217734
© Mary Evans Picture Library/SIMON ROBERTS
Enactment Hanging Hangs Headscarf Household Housewife Laundry Lines Mouthful Overalls Pegging Pegs Pose Strikes Washing
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This charming 1940s re-enactment image captures the essence of a housewife's daily routine, as she playfully poses with a mouthful of clothes pegs while hanging out the washing. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home decor with this timeless piece, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the 1940s with this charming re-enactment print of a housewife hanging out the washing. Dressed in classic overalls and a floral headscarf, she embodies the essence of domestic life during this era.
With a mouthful of wooden clothes pegs, she strikes a playful pose as she carefully hangs each garment on the line. The attention to detail in her costume and surroundings truly brings this scene to life.
The simplicity of household chores like laundry takes on a nostalgic quality in this image. It serves as a reminder of days gone by when tasks were done by hand and outdoor clotheslines were common sights in neighborhoods.
This photograph captures not just an everyday moment, but also the spirit of resilience and resourcefulness that defined women during wartime. Despite challenges, they found ways to maintain their homes and families with grace and determination.
Whether you appreciate history or simply enjoy vintage aesthetics, this print is sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia and admiration for the hardworking housewives of yesteryear. Display it proudly in your home as a tribute to these unsung heroes who kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
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