The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps
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The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps the Milkmans Wife.
circa 1910
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Bucket Chad Dairy Families Milk Milkman Milkmen Pail Pump Pumping Pumps Games
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming vintage photograph captures the essence of a simple yet engaging pastime enjoyed by a group of women during the early 1910s. Titled "Mrs. Pumps (Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs. Pumps the Milkman's Wife," the image portrays a lively scene of women gathered around a table, intently focused on their cards as they play a game of 'The Round Game of Happy Families.' The setting is a cozy, sunlit room, filled with the warmth of camaraderie and the comforting aroma of fresh milk. In the foreground, we see a woman, dressed in a traditional working-class attire, sitting at the table and skillfully maneuvering her cards. Her expression is serious, yet her posture is relaxed, suggesting a sense of enjoyment and competition. Behind her, other women lean in, their faces animated with excitement and concentration. Some hold their cards close to their chests, while others exchange glances and gestures, strategizing their next moves. The table is adorned with an array of items related to their daily lives – a wooden milk pail and bucket, a churn, and various cards spread out before them. The presence of these items underscores the connection between their work and leisure activities, highlighting the importance of community and shared experiences. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class women during the 1910s, a time when the roles of women were beginning to shift, and the simple pleasures of life, such as playing cards with friends, provided a welcome respite from the daily grind.
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