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Washing day, the boat used for drying right on the harbour shore
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Washing day, the boat used for drying right on the harbour shore
Washing day, the boat used for drying right on the harbour shore, whilst the dog lazes the day away.
Photo Lensman
Woman
Clothes
Water
Housing
House
April 1935
1930s
Lensman Humphrey Spender
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*2308299
Media ID 21522953
© Mirrorpix
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Washing day, the boat used for drying right on the harbour shore, whilst the dog lazes the day away. This print by Lensman Humphrey Spender takes us back to April 1935, immersing us in a snapshot of life from the 1930s. In this picturesque scene, we see a woman diligently hanging clothes on a rowing boat that serves as an improvised drying rack. The boat rests gracefully on the sandy shore of the bustling harbour, with its vibrant blue waters glistening under the warm sunlight. The tranquil atmosphere is further enhanced by a lazy dog lounging nearby, seemingly unaffected by all activity around it. The composition beautifully captures both human ingenuity and nature's serenity. It offers a glimpse into daily life during an era when washing clothes was done by hand and required resourcefulness in finding suitable spaces for drying them. Lensman Humphrey Spender skillfully frames this moment in time, highlighting not only practicality but also aesthetics. The juxtaposition of laundry against the backdrop of boats and housing creates an intriguing contrast between domestic chores and maritime activities. This evocative photograph transports us to another time; it reminds us of simpler days when communities relied on their surroundings for everyday tasks. A true gem from Memory Lane Prints.
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