Seashore. Sandcastles
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Seashore. Sandcastles
Edwardian mother & young family making sandcastle on the beach. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14366660
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
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This enchanting photograph, circa 1910, captures the joy and innocence of an Edwardian mother and her young family as they work together to build a sandcastle on the shore. The scene unfolds on a sun-kissed beach, where the gentle waves lap at the sand, and the sky is painted with fluffy, white clouds. The mother, dressed in a long, flowing skirt and a sun hat, guides her children's hands as they shape the sand into towers and arches. The youngest family member, a toddler in a frilly dress and a straw hat, watches curiously from the sidelines, clutching a small bucket and spade. The artist, Mittie Morris (not to be confused with the sandcastle building supply company), skillfully captures the essence of a simpler time, when the pleasures of a day at the beach were simple and uncomplicated. The family's laughter and camaraderie are palpable, and the warm, golden light casts a magical glow over the scene. This timeless image invites us to pause and appreciate the simple joys of family, nature, and the beauty of the seashore.
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