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Washing up (b/w photo)
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Washing up (b/w photo)
8657624 Washing up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing up. Illustration for Elizabeth Craig's Family Cookery (Collins, c.1938).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38521618
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Cuisine Diet Taste Tastes 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Dine Mealtime Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty
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This print captures a simple yet intimate moment of domestic life in 20th century England. The image depicts a person washing up, surrounded by kitchen utensils and dishes, as they go about their daily chores. The monochromatic tones add a timeless quality to the scene, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era.
The photograph is part of an illustration for Elizabeth Craig's Family Cookery, a cookbook published around 1938. It offers a glimpse into the culinary practices of the time, highlighting the importance of home-cooked meals and traditional recipes. The attention to detail in capturing this everyday task reflects the photographer's dedication to documenting ordinary moments with beauty and grace.
As we look at this image, we are transported back to a simpler time when handwashing dishes was not just a chore but also an opportunity for reflection and mindfulness. The composition invites us to appreciate the small joys found in routine activities and reminds us of the value of taking care of our surroundings.
Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring appeal of domestic scenes and how they can evoke feelings of warmth and comfort even decades later.
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