Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead
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Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead
Advice to ladies about to be married - To get used to house-work! Try a few weeks Charing. The sender of this card has added the waggish line: " Hope you won t grease the stairs for me!" Date: 1909
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Media ID 11553024
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bell Bottom Brushing Bucket Change Charing Cleaning Cleans Downbeat Housewife Housework Lifestyle Peril Perils Porter Scrubbing Staircase Step Stylish Charwoman Downhearted
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming turn-of-the-century photograph captures the essence of the advice given to a young bride-to-be regarding the realities of married life and the responsibilities that came with it. The image features a downhearted young woman, dressed in her Sunday best, as she reluctantly begins her housework chores. With a pail and mop in hand, she starts to scrub the stairs, her expression reflecting the daunting task ahead. The sender of this postcard, likely a friend or family member, added a waggish line, "Hope you won't grease the stairs for me!" adding a touch of humor to the situation. The scene is reminiscent of the traditional role of women in the early 1900s, where they were expected to maintain a clean and orderly home. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the glamour and elegance of the wedding day and the less glamorous, yet essential, role of a housewife. The porter or bellboy in the background, with his stylish attire and confident demeanor, serves as a reminder of the different lifestyles and expectations for men during this era. The postcard, dated 1909, offers a glimpse into the past and the perils of married life that were considered common knowledge for women during this time. The image is a poignant reminder of the changes and challenges that come with marriage and the adjustments that were required to maintain a home and a happy family.
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