Public Well, Austria

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Public Well, Austria

A public well in the streets of Vienna - the women seem to bring their own ropes as well as buckets

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1877 Austria B Ring Buckets Community Ropes Supply Vienna Wells

EDITORS COMMENTS
A Glimpse into Vienna's Past - Women Drawing Water from the Public Well, 1877 This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the historic streets of Vienna, Austria, as women draw water from a communal well in the late 19th century. The image, taken in 1877 by an unknown photographer and sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a poignant glimpse into the daily lives of the city's residents during a period when public wells were a vital part of the community's water supply. The women in the photograph are dressed in traditional Austrian attire, their faces expressing a range of emotions as they carefully lower their ropes and buckets into the well. The well, located on the street, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the community, as they came together to share this essential resource. The public well was a common sight in European cities during the 19th century, particularly in areas where access to running water was limited. Women, who were often responsible for household chores, would make multiple trips to the well each day to collect water for cooking, cleaning, and other domestic tasks. The ropes and buckets, brought by each woman, were essential tools for drawing water from the well. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the communal spirit that once existed in Vienna's streets, as neighbors came together to share a basic necessity for survival. The image also highlights the importance of water as a vital resource, a need that remains relevant today, even as modern conveniences have made accessing it easier. The historical significance of this photograph lies not only in its depiction of daily life in Vienna over a century ago but also in its reminder of the importance of community and the shared resources that bring us together.

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