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Children Play at Seaside
Rather than entrust their boat to the waves which might sweep it away, these children construct an inshore pool where it will be safe though its voyages will be short
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Bucket Pool Pouring Puddle Sea Side Spade
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Seaside Soiree: Children's Inshore Adventures, 1890" 2.. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures a delightful scene of children at play on the shoreline. Instead of entrusting their fragile boat to the capricious waves that might sweep it away, these young explorers have constructed an inshore pool where their vessel will be safe, though its voyages will be short. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, are engrossed in their play, their faces reflecting pure joy and excitement. One child pours water from a bucket into the pool, creating a small puddle that mirrors the rippling surface of the sea beyond. Another child uses a spade to dig in the sand, adding to the makeshift pool's dimensions. The historical context of this image is evident in the children's attire and the absence of modern conveniences. The boys wear collared shirts, suspenders, and knickers, while the girls don long dresses and bonnets. The simple pleasure of playing in the sand and water, unencumbered by the distractions of modern technology, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the seaside as a place of relaxation and enjoyment. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the simple joys of childhood and the timeless allure of the sea. It invites us to reflect on the history of seaside leisure and the enduring appeal of these scenes to generations past and present. Mary Evans Prints Online, Rights Managed. 3. Keywords: children, play, sea side, pouring, pool, puddle, historical, spade, 1890, boat, travel, beach, history, bucket.
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