Tea for the invalid (b/w photo)

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Tea for the invalid (b/w photo)

8657640 Tea for the invalid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea for the invalid. Illustration for Elizabeth Craig's Family Cookery (Collins, c.1938).); © Look and Learn

Media ID 38384074

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Citrus Citrus Fruit Cuisine Dairy Product Diet Lemon Lemons Milk Milking Taste Tastes 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Dine Mealtime Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty

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This print captures a moment of care and comfort in the early 20th century. Titled "Tea for the invalid," the image depicts a scene from Elizabeth Craig's Family Cookery, showing a cup of tea being served to someone who is unwell. The simple act of offering tea to a sick person speaks volumes about the nurturing nature of food and drink. The photograph exudes a sense of warmth and compassion, as well as an appreciation for the healing power of simple gestures. The vintage quality adds to the nostalgic charm, transporting viewers back to a time when such acts of kindness were perhaps more commonplace. The presence of lemons in the image hints at both practicality and luxury - lemons were often used for their medicinal properties but also added a touch of sophistication to any meal. The focus on citrus fruit highlights the importance of fresh ingredients in cooking, even during times when resources may have been scarce. Overall, this print serves as a reminder that sometimes it's the small things - like a cup of tea or slice of lemon - that can make all the difference in someone's day. It captures not just an ordinary moment, but one filled with love and care.

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