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Painting & Decorating - Illustration of a smartly dressed housewife mixing paint for application onto the kitchen dresser. Artist: Anon. Date: 1931

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1931 Application Decorating Dressed Dresser Good Housekeeping Housewife Kitchen Mixing Paint Smartly

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This illustration, titled "Good Housekeeping," depicts a smartly dressed housewife engaged in the art of painting and decorating her kitchen dresser in the comfort of her home. The year is 1931, and the era's charm is palpable in the scene. The housewife, with her apron adorned with flowers and her hair neatly styled, exudes a sense of pride and accomplishment as she meticulously mixes paint in a porcelain bowl. The kitchen dresser, a popular furniture piece during the 1930s, stands proudly in the background, its wooden surface ready to be transformed by the application of fresh paint. The artist, anonymous, masterfully captures the essence of domesticity and the joy that comes from enhancing one's living space. The muted colors and intricate details of the illustration transport us back to a time when home improvement projects were a cherished pastime. The use of natural light streaming in through the window adds to the warm and inviting atmosphere, making this a truly enchanting image. The Peter & Dawn Cope Collection, from which this illustration is sourced, is a treasure trove of historical prints that offer a glimpse into the past. This particular piece, with its timeless appeal and nostalgic charm, serves as a reminder of the simple pleasures and joys of home improvement projects and the enduring importance of good housekeeping.

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