Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our charming vintage-inspired poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This delightful 1940s scene features a housewife in her element, expertly multitasking as she hangs out the washing with a mouthful of clothes pegs. Re-enacted from an original image sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this timeless piece of art is sure to bring a touch of nostalgia and character to any room in your home. Add a dash of vintage charm to your decor with this captivating poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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