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Married for Luxury
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Married for Luxury
A humorous American postcard with the title Married for Luxury, depicting a couple who are anything but, tucking into a very meagre repast, with even the dog bemoaning the bum grub ! Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11552652
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Basic Broken Married Matrimony Meagre Mirror Poor Poverty Rations Simple
Married for Luxury
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- a humorous snapshot into the stark reality of married life during the 1910s in America. The photograph captures a couple, looking disheveled and worn, seated at a rickety table. Their meager repast consists of a few scraps of bread and a single, wilted vegetable, with an empty plate and pottery bowl in the foreground. The couple's expressionless faces tell a story of hardship and struggle, while their dog, perched on the chair next to them, looks on with a resigned and disappointed expression. The shabby mirror in the background, with its broken frame and tatty curtain, reflects the simple, unadorned life they lead. The title "Married for Luxury" adds a layer of irony to the scene, highlighting the stark contrast between the expectations of marriage and the harsh realities of poverty and rationed living. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the lives of couples during a time when the American Dream was far from a reality for many, and the simple pleasures of life were often out of reach. The photograph serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of those who lived through these challenging times, and the enduring bond that can sustain even the most basic of marriages.
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