British Guiana: While driving through the out-skirts of George town I saw this amusing

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British Guiana: While driving through the out-skirts of George town I saw this amusing

British Guiana: While driving through the out-skirts of George town I saw this amusing domestic scene, it is apparently common practice in the native settlements around Georgetown to give babys " Bucket baths", the baby name is Arnol Sumar, aged 11 months. October 1953 D6360-002

WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Guyana

Media ID 21265012

© Mirrorpix

Baby Bath British Guiana Bucket South America Upset Washing Expressions Frown

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Captured in the heart of British Guiana, this vintage print transports us back to a simpler time. As I drove through the outskirts of George town, an amusing domestic scene caught my eye and left me with a smile. In the native settlements surrounding Georgetown, it was common practice to give babies 'bucket baths', as depicted in this image. Meet little Arnol Sumar, just 11 months old at the time. His adorable expressions tell a story of both curiosity and slight displeasure as he experiences his daily bathing routine. The bucket filled with water stands beside him, ready for his cleansing ritual. This snapshot from October 1953 not only captures a unique cultural tradition but also showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of these communities in South America. Despite limited resources, they found innovative ways to care for their young ones. As we gaze upon this timeless photograph by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of how different practices can bring joy and amusement across cultures and generations. Let it serve as a reminder that even amidst simplicity lies beauty.

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