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Woman Baking
Woman Baking - Illustration of a housewife taking a pie from the oven. Date: 1928
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Baking Delineator Housewife Oven Taking 1928
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This illustration, dated 1928, depicts a housewife in the midst of her baking endeavors. The image, titled "Woman Baking," is an exquisite example of the illustrative artistry from the 1920s, as evidenced in the Peter & Dawn Cope Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. The woman, dressed in a classic 1920s apron and with her hair neatly tied back, is shown delicately removing a golden-brown pie from the oven. The warmth and coziness of her home kitchen are conveyed through the use of soft, warm colors and the inviting aroma that wafts from the oven. The woman's expression is one of satisfaction and pride, as she carefully balances the pie on the oven rack before setting it on the counter to cool. The illustration is a poignant representation of the domestic role of women during the 1920s, a time when the idealized image of the housewife and homemaker was deeply ingrained in society. The act of baking, and the creation of a nourishing meal for her family, was a symbol of a woman's love and care. The attention to detail in this illustration, from the intricately patterned apron to the carefully arranged kitchen utensils, speaks to the high value placed on the domestic sphere during this era. This beautiful illustration is not only a testament to the artistic skill of the illustrator but also a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the daily life and cultural values of the 1920s.
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