SLEEPING ON MOTHERS LAP

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SLEEPING ON MOTHERS LAP

Mother sits up until her baby goes back to sleep after it wakes up in the night Date: 1852

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1852 Candle Mothers Sits Sleep Sleeping Wakes

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the tender moment between a mother and her young child, as she cradles him in her arms and rocks him back to sleep during the quiet hours of the night. Dressed in a simple, high-necked blouse and long, full skirt, the mother sits up in bed, her expression one of quiet determination and love. The soft glow of a candle casts a warm, gentle light over the scene, illuminating the intimate connection between mother and child. The child, swaddled in layers of clothing to keep warm, lies peacefully against his mother's chest, his eyes closed as he drifts back to sleep. The image, titled "Sleeping on Mother's Lap," was captured in 1852, a time when the role of the mother as primary caregiver was deeply ingrained in societal norms. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring bond between mother and child, and the sacrifices and love that define the experience of parenthood.

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