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Dolly Tub and Wringer 1904
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Dolly Tub and Wringer 1904
Dolly tub and wringer, Yorkshire, 1904 Date: 1904
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This evocative photograph captures the daily routine of washing clothes in a Dolly Tub and using a wringer, taken in Yorkshire, England in 1904. The image presents a glimpse into the past of a simpler time when household chores were a laborious and communal affair. The woman in the foreground is deeply engrossed in the task at hand, her expression reflecting the focus and determination required to complete the arduous process. Her companion, a man, assists her by feeding the freshly washed clothes into the wringer, which squeezes out excess water in preparation for hanging out to dry. The scene is set against a backdrop of modest surroundings, with the bare essentials of a wash day laid out nearby - a wooden bench, a pile of clothes, and a few buckets. The clothesline can be seen stretched between two posts, ready to accommodate the damp garments once they have been wrung out. The scene exudes a sense of quiet perseverance and the shared effort of a community coming together to complete a necessary yet time-consuming task. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the daily struggles and simple pleasures of life in the early 1900s, when the act of washing clothes was a communal affair and a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of people. This image is an invaluable historical document, offering a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people during a time of profound social and economic change.
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