Mouse Mat : A housewife with a mouthful of clothes pegs strikes a pose as she hangs out the washing! Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

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A housewife with a mouthful of clothes pegs strikes a pose as she hangs out the washing! Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 32217734

© Mary Evans Picture Library/SIMON ROBERTS

Enactment Hanging Hangs Headscarf Household Housewife Laundry Lines Mouthful Overalls Pegging Pegs Pose Strikes Washing

Mouse Pad

Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.

Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.6cm (9.3" x 6.5")

Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the 1940s with this charming re-enactment print of a housewife hanging out the washing. Dressed in classic overalls and a floral headscarf, she embodies the essence of domestic life during this era. With a mouthful of wooden clothes pegs, she strikes a playful pose as she carefully hangs each garment on the line. The attention to detail in her costume and surroundings truly brings this scene to life. The simplicity of household chores like laundry takes on a nostalgic quality in this image. It serves as a reminder of days gone by when tasks were done by hand and outdoor clotheslines were common sights in neighborhoods. This photograph captures not just an everyday moment, but also the spirit of resilience and resourcefulness that defined women during wartime. Despite challenges, they found ways to maintain their homes and families with grace and determination. Whether you appreciate history or simply enjoy vintage aesthetics, this print is sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia and admiration for the hardworking housewives of yesteryear. Display it proudly in your home as a tribute to these unsung heroes who kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

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