Cigarette smoking woman gets into a compartment
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Cigarette smoking woman gets into a compartment
A cigarette-smoking woman (a New Woman) joins a cigar smoker and a pipe smoker in a smoking compartment of a railway train. For some reason the men are shocked
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a cigarette-smoking woman confidently enters the smoking compartment of a railway train, joining two men, one with a cigar and the other with a pipe. The year is 1900, and the scene exudes an air of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with the men dressed in suits and ties, their luggage at their feet, and the upholstered seats and racks for tobacco and pipes adding to the historical ambiance. The woman, a New Woman of her time, defies the traditional gender norms of the era with her bold display of smoking a cigarette. Her hat and sleeves are pulled back, revealing her arms as she carries her bag, and she looks unfazed by the surprised expressions on the faces of the men in the compartment. The shock on their faces is palpable, as they seem to be taken aback by her presence and her assertion of her right to smoke in a space that was once considered exclusively masculine. The photograph captures a moment of equality and challenge to the status quo, as the woman's actions symbolize the growing emancipation of women and their increasing presence in public spaces. The image is a reminder of the historical significance of small acts of defiance and the role they play in shaping societal norms and attitudes. The scene takes place indoors, on a railway train, and the smoke from the cigarettes and pipes swirls around the passengers, adding to the atmosphere of the moment. The photograph is a testament to the power of historical imagery to transport us back in time and remind us of the struggles and triumphs of the past. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing a moment of change and challenge to traditional gender roles, and a reminder of the importance of equality and the power of small acts of defiance.
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