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Woman using a heart-shaped iron on a Valentine card
Woman using a heart-shaped iron on a Valentine card. Date: early 20th century
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Media ID 23068392
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Chore Chores Clock Heart Hearts Housework Iron Ironing Servant Servants Shaped Valentine Valentines
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This charming early 20th century photograph captures a woman in the midst of preparing a Valentine's Day card with a heart-shaped iron. Dressed in a pink, colorful costume, she sits at a table covered in a white tablecloth, surrounded by a basket of fresh roses and a clock ticking in the background. The woman's focus is on the heart-shaped iron in her hand, which she uses to press the delicate creases of the card, adding an extra touch of love and care. The heart-shaped iron, a popular household tool during this era, adds a romantic and playful element to the mundane chore of ironing. The woman's expression is serious yet content, showing her dedication and love for the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards to her loved ones. The image reflects the domestic role of women during the 1900s, where housework and chores were an essential part of daily life. Despite the tedious nature of ironing, the woman finds joy and meaning in the act of creating a special Valentine's Day card for her loved one. The use of the heart-shaped iron not only adds to the aesthetic appeal of the card but also symbolizes the deep affection and care that the woman puts into her expression of love. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the importance of small gestures and the joy that can be found in the simple things in life. It also showcases the creativity and resourcefulness of women during this era, who found ways to make even the most mundane tasks into meaningful and loving expressions of affection.
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