Fine Art Print : A housewife with a mouthful of clothes pegs strikes a pose as she hangs out the washing! Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

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A housewife with a mouthful of clothes pegs strikes a pose as she hangs out the washing! Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 32217734

© Mary Evans Picture Library/SIMON ROBERTS

Enactment Hanging Hangs Headscarf Household Housewife Laundry Lines Mouthful Overalls Pegging Pegs Pose Strikes Washing

21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, dating back to the 1940s, depicts a housewife in an iconic pose as she hangs out the washing. With a mouthful of clothes pegs and a determined expression, she strikes a pose that embodies the spirit of a bygone era. Re-enacted from an original photograph available at Mary Evans Prints Online, this print is a must-have for those who appreciate the beauty and history of everyday life. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home decor with this timeless piece.

21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")

Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the 1940s with this charming re-enactment print of a housewife hanging out the washing. Dressed in classic overalls and a floral headscarf, she embodies the essence of domestic life during this era. With a mouthful of wooden clothes pegs, she strikes a playful pose as she carefully hangs each garment on the line. The attention to detail in her costume and surroundings truly brings this scene to life. The simplicity of household chores like laundry takes on a nostalgic quality in this image. It serves as a reminder of days gone by when tasks were done by hand and outdoor clotheslines were common sights in neighborhoods. This photograph captures not just an everyday moment, but also the spirit of resilience and resourcefulness that defined women during wartime. Despite challenges, they found ways to maintain their homes and families with grace and determination. Whether you appreciate history or simply enjoy vintage aesthetics, this print is sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia and admiration for the hardworking housewives of yesteryear. Display it proudly in your home as a tribute to these unsung heroes who kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

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