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Washing clothes, Reykjavik, Iceland
Vintage 19th century/1900 photograph: washing clothes, communal, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Adult Communal Ethnicity Ethnographic Iceland Reykjavik Scenic Washing Watercraft Wear
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This vintage photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures a scene of communal clothes washing in Reykjavik, Iceland. The image transports us back in time to an era when daily life was more closely tied to the natural environment. A group of adults, dressed in traditional ethnic attire, gather around a communal washing area located near a roadside in the urban town. The women, wearing long, colorful skirts and men in simple, practical garments, work together to wash their clothes using a large, wooden tub filled with water. The scene is reminiscent of a tribal or indigenous community, where the shared experience of washing clothes serves as a bonding moment for the residents. The simple, yet scenic setting, with the nearby building and road adding a sense of urban life, highlights the unique blend of traditional and modern elements that characterized Icelandic culture during this period. The vintage photograph offers a glimpse into the ethnic heritage and daily life of the people of Reykjavik during the 1870s and 1900s, providing a valuable ethnographic record for future generations.
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