France - Elderly water carrier
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France - Elderly water carrier
A really extraordinary photographic postcard of an elderly lady water carrier smoking a pipe at Morlaix, Brittany, France Date: circa 1910s
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photographic postcard, dated circa 1910s, transports us back in time to the quaint town of Morlaix in Brittany, France. The image showcases an elderly water carrier, her age etched on her weathered face, gracefully balancing a large glazed ewer on her head as she takes a leisurely puff from her pipe. Her toothless smile and the creases around her eyes speak volumes of a life well-lived. The ceramic jug, adorned with intricate designs, rests securely on her hip, while her hands, calloused from years of labor, cradle the smaller pitcher or jar. The woman, dressed in traditional Breton attire, exudes an air of quiet strength and resilience. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quaint French village, with cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and the distant sound of children playing. This extraordinary photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of the human condition and the simple beauty of rural life in the early 20th century.
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