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Housewife in the backyard of her terraced home with children
A beautifully-shot study of a Housewife in the backyard of her terraced home with her children. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14251417
© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
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This evocative image captures the daily life of a housewife in the late 1910s, as she tends to her children in the backyard of their terraced home. The scene is filled with the simple pleasures and hard work that defined the role of a housewife during this era. The housewife, dressed in her Sunday best, cradles her youngest child in her arms, while her older son plays nearby, his curiosity piqued by something in the distance. The terraced house, a common housing style of the time, sits proudly in the background, with its neatly-trimmed garden and washing line adorned with lace curtains. The backyard, a vital extension of the living space, is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of domesticity. A wooden outbuilding, perhaps a lavatory or 'loo,' can be seen in the corner, a reminder of the practicalities of rural living. The housewife's attention is divided between her children and the laundry, as clothes hang on the line to dry in the fresh air. The fence, a boundary between the private world of the home and the public realm, adds a sense of security and comfort. This beautifully-shot photograph offers a glimpse into the social scene of the time, a moment frozen in history that speaks to the enduring role of the housewife and the importance of family and home in shaping our lives. With its warm, natural light and timeless composition, this image is a testament to the beauty and simplicity of everyday life in the early 20th century.
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