Crossword Craze - Distracted housemaid
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Crossword Craze - Distracted housemaid
The Crossword Craze What Lizzie was late with the lunch! A housemaid gets totally distracted trying to finish her crossword and completely forgets to do her cleaning or prepare the midday meal! (see picture 10106440 for another card from this set) Date: 1920
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Apron Brush Cleaner Cleaning Craze Crossword Distracted Distraction Floor Guessing House Maid Kneeling Lizzie News Paper Pail Pondering Puzzle Scrubbing Thinking Tiles Checker Board
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1. Title: "Crossword Craze - Distracted Housemaid" 2. Description: This image from the 1920s portrays a housemaid named Lizzie, completely engrossed in her crossword puzzle, oblivious to the chores that await her. With a newspaper spread out before her, she kneels on the tiled floor, her apron askew, and her thoughts focused solely on the intricate puzzle before her. 3. Background: The 1920s were a time of great change and innovation, and this image captures the essence of the era with its depiction of a modern woman, engaged in a popular pastime that challenged the intellect and provided an escape from the daily grind. Crosswords had become a craze, and Lizzie, like many others, couldn't resist the allure of the puzzle. 4. Details: In the photograph, Lizzie is seen with a checkerboard and a brush nearby, suggesting that she had intended to do some cleaning before turning her attention to the crossword. However, the puzzle has proven to be more captivating than the mundane task at hand. A pail and other cleaning supplies lie forgotten in the background, while the newspaper and crossword puzzle dominate the foreground. 5. The housemaid's intense concentration is evident in her furrowed brow and the thoughtful expression on her face. Her pondering gaze is fixed on the puzzle, and she seems lost in thought as she tries to guess the next word or answer. The image is a testament to the power of distraction and the all-consuming nature of a good crossword puzzle. 6. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a housemaid in the 1920s and the various distractions that could derail even the most diligent of workers. It also serves as a reminder of the enduring popularity of crosswords and the role they continue to play in our lives as a source of mental stimulation and entertainment.
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