A CIGARETTE AND A COFFEE

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A CIGARETTE AND A COFFEE

A young woman sits in a comfortable armchair, jacket over her shoulders, and enjoys a cigarette with her coffee. Date: 1940s

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Armchair Cigarette Cigarettes Coffee Comfortable Drugs Enjoys Relaxing Shoulders Sits Tobacco

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of a young woman's moment of respite in the 1940s. The scene is set in a cozy, dimly lit room, where the woman sits comfortably in an armchair, her jacket thrown casually over her shoulders. In one hand, she holds a steaming cup of coffee, its aroma wafting through the air. In the other hand, she cradles a cigarette, its tip glowing softly in the low light. The smoke curls up towards the ceiling, mingling with the warm, inviting atmosphere of the room. Despite the common association of cigarettes with negative health consequences, in the 1940s, smoking was a socially accepted pastime, especially for women. This image captures the allure of the moment, the simple pleasure of enjoying a cigarette and a cup of coffee in the quiet solitude of one's own home. The woman's expression is serene, her eyes closed in contentment as she savors the flavors and sensations of her indulgence. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, where such moments of relaxation and self-care were cherished and celebrated.

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