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Three generations of women. Cottager spinning wool using simple wheel without treadle
Filename: 917_05_0460001794.jpg
Size: 4500 x 3045 (8.7MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
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Three generations of women. Cottager spinning wool using simple wheel without treadle
Three generations of women. Cottager spinning wool using simple wheel without treadle while her mother reels yarn and her daughter stirs cast iron pot standing on open fire No stairs, upper floor reached by ladder (left). Flagstone floor, casement windows fitted with leaded lights with diamond panes. From George Walker The Costume of Yorkshire, Leeds, 1814. Aquatint
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Media ID 9768071
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1814 Aquatint Cast Costume Daughter Diamond Female Fire Fitted Floor Generations George Iron Labour Ladder Leeds Left Lights Mother Open Reached Simple Spinning Stairs Textiles Upper Walker Wheel Windows Wool Yarn Yorkshire Casement Cottager Flagstone Homeworker Leaded Panes Piecework Reels Stirs Treadle
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures three generations of women engaged in various domestic tasks, showcasing the laborious yet essential work that defined their lives. In the foreground, a female cottager is seen spinning wool using a simple wheel without a treadle, demonstrating her skill and dedication to textile production. Her mother stands beside her, diligently reeling yarn with practiced hands, highlighting the intergenerational transfer of knowledge and expertise. Meanwhile, the youngest member of this trio, the daughter, tends to a cast iron pot standing on an open fire. With determination etched on her face, she stirs the contents within as if carrying on the tradition of preparing nourishing meals for her family. The setting itself exudes rustic charm and simplicity - there are no stairs leading to an upper floor; instead, access is granted by means of a ladder leaning against one side. The flagstone floor adds texture and authenticity to this humble abode while casement windows fitted with leaded lights featuring diamond panes allow natural light to filter through. Taken from George Walker's renowned publication "The Costume of Yorkshire" in 1814 through aquatint technique, this image offers us a glimpse into the daily life of these hardworking women who played crucial roles as pieceworkers or homeworkers during that era. It serves as a poignant reminder of their resilience and unwavering commitment to their craft amidst challenging circumstances.
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