Canvas Print : Lighthouse Water Supply
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Lighthouse Water Supply
Joyce pumps water from a pump operated tap for her bath at a lighthouse. It seems a lot of trouble, but traipsing up and down the steps with buckets of hot water sure keeps her fit! Date: 1940s
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Media ID 7206637
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Bath Buckets Community Joyce Light House Obese Operated Over Weight Pump Pumps Supply Trouble
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the timeless charm of the past into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Featuring the captivating image "Lighthouse Water Supply" from Mary Evans Prints Online, this vintage photograph takes us back to the 1940s when life was simpler. Witness the determination of Joyce as she pumps water from a lighthouse tap for her bath, a laborious yet necessary task that kept her fit and active. Our high-quality canvas prints are designed to bring out the vibrant colors and intricate details of this charming image, making it a stunning addition to any room in your house. Order now and relive the beauty and elegance of a bygone era."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Joyce's Daily Ritual: A 1940s Lighthouse Water Supply" In this evocative black-and-white photograph, we witness the daily routine of Joyce, a resilient woman living in a lighthouse during the 1940s. With a determined expression on her face, she leans over a pump-operated tap, filling a bucket with hot water for her bath. The lighthouse, a solitary sentinel standing tall against the backdrop of the vast, open sea, adds an air of isolation and tranquility to the scene. The simplicity of Joyce's attire, consisting of a long-sleeved blouse, a full skirt, and a headscarf, reflects the modest fashion trends of the era. Her sturdy shoes and the bulge of her hips suggest that she is an obese woman, but her posture and the determined look in her eyes belie her size. The process of fetching water from the pump seems like a lot of trouble, but for Joyce, it is more than just a chore. The physical exertion of carrying heavy buckets of water up and down the lighthouse steps keeps her fit and adds structure to her day. The journey to and from the pump, though arduous, offers her a sense of purpose and connection to the natural world. The image captures the spirit of community and self-reliance that characterized life in the 1940s. Despite the challenges, Joyce embraces her daily routine with grace and determination, reminding us that even the most mundane tasks can be transformative. In this poignant snapshot of the past, we are reminded of the simple pleasures and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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