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Canvas Print : STREET LAUNDRESS C19
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STREET LAUNDRESS C19
Any washing? Any washing?; a street laundress offers her services. Date: early 19th century
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Media ID 20152721
© Bubblepunk
Laundress Laundry Offers Services Trades Washing
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of the early 19th century to life in your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image of "A Street Laundress C19" from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time, as a laundress offers her washing services on a bustling street. Each print is meticulously reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Elevate your decor with a piece of history that tells a story, and add a touch of timeless charm to any room.
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
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This evocative image captures the scene of a dedicated street laundress at work in the early 19th century. The laundress, dressed in traditional attire, sets up her makeshift washing station on a bustling city street. A large tub filled with soapy water sits at her feet, while clothesline and pegs are nearby, ready to hang the freshly cleaned garments. The laundress's expression is focused and determined as she scrubs away at a piece of fabric with a washboard. The trade of laundry was an essential service in this era before the widespread availability of washing machines. Families relied on laundresses like this one to clean their clothes, often bringing them to be washed in large quantities. The laundress would use a variety of methods to clean the clothes, including scrubbing with a washboard, boiling them in large pots, and using mangles to wring them out. Despite the hard labor involved, the street laundress played a vital role in her community. She provided a necessary service, allowing families to keep their clothes clean and presentable. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of community and the resilience of individuals in providing for their families and neighbors in times before modern conveniences. The scene is a snapshot of daily life in the early 19th century, showcasing the industrious spirit and determination of those who made a living through trade and service.
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