Jigsaw Puzzle : 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

Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)

Step back in time with our vintage-inspired jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This charming puzzle features a playful 1940s housewife, re-enacting the classic scene of hanging out the washing. With a mouthful of clothes pegs and a pose that speaks of determination and humor, this puzzle is sure to bring a smile to your face. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this puzzle is a delightful way to unwind and transport yourself to a simpler time. Puzzle dimensions are not specified to allow for a customizable challenge based on your preference.

Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)

Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion

Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.8cm (29.9" 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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