A Womans place is the Home
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A Womans place is the Home
A Womans place is the Home.. Shows two young women in shawls, (mill girls?), an elderly mother and a crippled father. Caption reads, Who will then earn the Daily bread? Date: 1909
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Media ID 14161292
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Bread Caption Crippled Daily Earn Elderly Mill Reads Shawls Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights Shows
Who will then earn the Daily Bread?
EDITORS COMMENTS
- A poignant question raised in this evocative image from 1909, captured by an unidentified photographer and now available through Mary Evans Prints Online. The photograph portrays a scene of determination and resilience, as two young women in traditional shawls, possibly mill workers, huddle together, their faces etched with focus and grit. An elderly mother, her expression a mix of concern and strength, looks on as her crippled husband struggles to stand, his body bearing the weight of years of hard labor. This poignant tableau speaks to the social and economic realities of women's lives during the early 20th century, a time when the suffragette movement was gaining momentum in the United Kingdom. As women fought for their right to vote and to be recognized as equal members of society, the burden of earning a living and caring for families often fell on their shoulders. The question posed in the caption, "Who will then earn the Daily Bread?" underscores the importance of women's labor and their contributions to the family economy. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by women in the past, and the progress that has been made towards gender equality in the century since. The photograph's historical significance is further underscored by the presence of the young women in shawls, a traditional garment associated with the mill towns of the industrial north of England. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class women during this period, and the challenges they faced in balancing their roles as workers, caregivers, and advocates for change. Overall, this image is a poignant and thought-provoking reminder of the complexities and challenges of women's lives in the early 20th century, and the importance of recognizing their contributions to society and their ongoing struggle for equality and recognition.
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