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Children by a kitchen hearth
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Children by a kitchen hearth
Two children and a dog pictured gazing at the burning embers of a fire in a kitchen inglenook. Other kitchen furniture and equipment include an armchair, bellows and a basket of vegetables. Date: 20th century
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This 20th century photograph captures the charm and warmth of a traditional kitchen scene. Two children, dressed in simple clothes, sit on the floor by the hearth, their eyes fixed on the burning embers of the fire in the inglenook. A dog, curled up next to them, shares in their fascination. The kitchen, a symbol of domestic life and comfort, is filled with period furniture and equipment. An armchair, placed near the fire, invites relaxation, while a bellows rests nearby, ready to be used to stoke the fire. A basket of fresh vegetables, perhaps picked from the garden, sits atop the range, adding to the rustic charm of the scene. The inglenook, a recessed fireplace with a bench seat, was a common feature in English cottages and houses during the 20th century. This photograph, with its timeless appeal, transports us back to a simpler time and invites us to bask in the cozy atmosphere of a well-loved kitchen.
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