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Effects of taking the waters
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Effects of taking the waters
The rather adverse effect of taking the waters at Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg !!! Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bains Chaos Cubicles Desire Desperate Desperation Effect Effects Hopping Lavatories Luxembourg Mineral Queues Taking Toilet Waters
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This evocative photograph captures the chaotic scene at Mondorf-les-Bains, a popular spa resort in Luxembourg during the 1910s. The image portrays the rather adverse effects of taking the mineral waters, as desperate individuals queue anxiously for their turn to enter the cramped and dimly lit lavatories. The air is thick with anticipation and relief, as each person longs to experience the promised healing properties of the waters. The cubicles, filled with anxious hoppers, exude an air of madness and desperation. The water, once believed to have therapeutic benefits, has transformed the scene into a frenzy of activity. The chaos is palpable, with people jostling and pushing their way to the front of the line, their faces etched with determination and hope. Despite the discomfort and disorder, there is a sense of history and tradition that permeates the scene. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the desire for health and wellbeing drove people to endure such conditions. The image serves as a reminder of the lengths people have gone to in pursuit of relief and the power of belief in the healing properties of natural remedies. Overall, this photograph offers a unique and intriguing glimpse into the past, capturing the raw emotions and desperation of those seeking solace and relief at Mondorf-les-Bains spa in Luxembourg during the 1910s.
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