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Saturday, no luck at all (chromolitho)
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Saturday, no luck at all (chromolitho)
8677317 Saturday, no luck at all (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturday, no luck at all. Illustration from The Youth Companion, 1891 (Perry Mason & Co, Boston, 1890).); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection
Media ID 38386742
© Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection / Bridgeman Images
Calendar Capes Cold Temperature Coldness Downpour Lamp Lamps Rain Rain Shower Rain Showers Raining Rainstorm Rainy Rainy Weather Week Year
Saturday, no luck at all
EDITORS COMMENTS
captures the dreary and cold atmosphere of a rainy day in the 19th century. The chromolitho print depicts a scene from "The Youth Companion" in 1891, showing figures bundled up in capes and cloaks to shield themselves from the inclement weather. The ornate decoration on their garments adds a touch of elegance to an otherwise bleak day.
The blue hues of the print emphasize the chilliness of the rainstorm, while the lamps casting a warm glow provide a sense of comfort amidst the wet conditions. The overall composition conveys a sense of resilience as people brave the elements with stoic determination.
This image serves as a reminder of simpler times when even bad luck on Saturdays couldn't dampen spirits. It transports viewers back to a bygone era where daily life was dictated by nature's whims and people found solace in small comforts like sheltering under umbrellas or huddling around lamps for warmth.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded that despite our modern conveniences, there is something timeless about facing adversity with grace and fortitude. "Saturday, no luck at all" is not just a depiction of inclement weather; it is a testament to human resilience in the face of life's challenges.
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