CHINA: WASHING LAUNDRY. A family washing laundry in a stream by their home in Chefang, China

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CHINA: WASHING LAUNDRY. A family washing laundry in a stream by their home in Chefang, China

CHINA: WASHING LAUNDRY.
A family washing laundry in a stream by their home in Chefang, China. The strong soap rinsed from the clothes keeps the stream free of mosquitoes for about 100 yards. Photograph, c1940

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph takes us back in time to Chefang, China during the mid-1940s. In this snapshot of daily life, we witness a family engaged in the age-old chore of washing laundry by a stream near their home. The image showcases the simplicity and resourcefulness of rural living. The scene is bustling with activity as children play nearby while women diligently scrub clothes against rocks in the flowing water. The basin filled with soapy water stands at the center, symbolizing both unity and necessity within this household. What makes this seemingly mundane task remarkable is its unintended consequence: keeping mosquitoes at bay for approximately 100 yards around them. As strong soap rinses from the garments into the stream, it acts as a natural repellent, providing an added benefit to their diligent efforts. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also offers insight into domestic life during a period marked by global economic turmoil - the Great Depression. It serves as a reminder that even amidst hardship, families found ways to adapt and make do with what they had. As we gaze upon this vintage print from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported to another era where simple tasks like doing laundry held significance beyond cleanliness – fostering community health and resilience.

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