Family of gypsies cooking outside. Date: 1883

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Family of gypsies cooking outside. Date: 1883

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This evocative photograph, taken in 1883, captures a moment in the daily life of a gypsy family as they cook their meal outside their encampment. The scene unfolds in a serene and pastoral setting, with the family's horse-drawn caravan nestled among the trees in the background. The gypsies, dressed in their traditional colorful attire, are busy preparing their meal over an open fire. The mother of the family, with a scarf wrapped around her head and an apron covering her dress, stirs a large pot, while her children play nearby. The father, wearing a waistcoat and trousers, tends to the fire, adding logs to keep it burning. The aroma of their meal wafts through the air, mingling with the scent of woodsmoke and the sounds of birdsong. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these nomadic travellers, who were often misunderstood and marginalized by society during the 1880s in Britain. Despite the challenges they faced, the gypsy family in this image appears content and at ease in their surroundings, demonstrating the resilience and resourcefulness that has long been a part of their rich cultural heritage.

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