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Doctor Syntax Turned Nurse. Typical farmhouse kitchen-living room. The maid is doing
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Doctor Syntax Turned Nurse. Typical farmhouse kitchen-living room. The maid is doing
Doctor Syntax Turned Nurse. Typical farmhouse kitchen-living room. The maid is doing the washing in the scullery through the doorway One child is in a basketwork cradle and another in a miniature chair. Doctor Syntax is holding what appear to be twins. Smoked hams hang from the ceiling and pewter plates stand on the shelves of the kitchen dresser. Thomas Rowlandson illustration for The Tours of Dr Syntax by William Combe (London, 1820). Aquatint
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1820 Aquatint Ceiling Chair Child Combe Cradle Doctor Domestic Doorway Family Farmhouse Housing Kitchen Maid Miniature Mother Nurse Plates Room Rowlandson Servant Shelves Sibling Smoked Stand Syntax Thomas Tours Turned Twins Typical Washing William Basketwork Dresser Hams Hang Pewter Scullery
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This charming 1820 illustration by Thomas Rowlandson captures a typical farmhouse kitchen-living room scene from the era. In this bustling domestic setting, we see Doctor Syntax taking on the unexpected role of nurse, holding what appear to be twins in his arms. The room is filled with warmth and activity as the maid can be seen through the doorway, diligently doing the washing in the scullery. The cozy atmosphere of this family home is evident with one child peacefully nestled in a basketwork cradle while another sits contently in a miniature chair. The kitchen dresser proudly displays pewter plates, adding an air of rustic elegance to the space. Meanwhile, smoked hams hang from the ceiling, infusing the room with their savory aroma. This delightful illustration comes from "The Tours of Dr Syntax" written by William Combe and published in London. Rowlandson's aquatint technique brings life and detail to every element within this snapshot of daily life. Through this image, we catch a glimpse into a bygone era where household chores were carried out diligently by servants and even doctors could find themselves turned into nurses when duty called. It serves as a reminder that despite our different roles and responsibilities throughout history, family dynamics have always remained at the heart of any home.
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