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Greetings Card : Milkmaid, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Cards from Royal Cornwall Museum
Milkmaid, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Woman about to milk a cow. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : AG.489
Media ID 13086515
© RIC
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting Milkmaid Greetings Card from our Media Storehouse collection, inspired by the early 1900s photograph from the Royal Cornwall Museum. This charming card captures the essence of a bygone era with its captivating image of a woman in traditional attire, gracefully preparing to milk a cow. The soft focus of the photograph and the idyllic setting transport you to a simpler time. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to a loved one, this card is a beautiful reminder of the connection between nature, tradition, and the passing of time. Add a personal touch with your own message inside and let the nostalgia wash over your recipient.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Milkmaid, Cornwall" takes us back in time to the early 1900s. The image beautifully captures a serene moment on a Cornish farm as we witness a woman about to milk a cow. Photographer Samuel John Govier skillfully freezes this ordinary yet essential task, highlighting the simplicity and authenticity of rural life during that era. The milkmaid stands gracefully beside her bovine companion, exuding an air of confidence and expertise. Dressed in traditional Cornish attire, she is perched upon a sturdy wooden stool with her trusty bucket nearby, ready to collect the precious liquid gold that sustains many households. The composition is strikingly intimate; it transports us into the heart of this agricultural scene. The soft light gently illuminates their faces while casting delicate shadows across the landscape behind them. Every detail tells its own story - from the weathered wood of the stool to the worn texture of her apron - painting a vivid picture of hard work and dedication. As we gaze at this remarkable photograph, we are reminded of simpler times when manual labor was an integral part of daily life. It serves as both a historical document preserving our heritage and an artistic masterpiece capturing human connection with nature. Displayed proudly within Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, this print invites viewers to reflect on our past while appreciating the timeless beauty found in everyday moments like these – where humans harmoniously coexist with animals for mutual benefit.
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