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Housewife grabbing some rays
Housewife grabbing some rays, protecting her modesty by sitting sensibly close to the garden fence although quite happy to be snapped...! Date: circa 1930s
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© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
Amusing Candid Exposure Fence Grabbing Headscarf Housewife Modesty Posing Protecting Rays Snapped Show Off
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This charming photograph captures the essence of a housewife enjoying the sun's rays in the comfort of her own garden during the 1930s. Dressed in a simple yet elegant summer dress, the housewife sits sensibly close to the garden fence, protecting her modesty with a demure pose. Despite her cautious posture, her expression reveals a sense of happiness and contentment as she soaks up the warm sunlight. The housewife's headscarf adds a touch of femininity and elegance to her look, while her arms are folded across her chest, suggesting a sense of shyness or modesty. The photograph's candid nature makes it all the more endearing, as if we've stumbled upon a private moment in time. Despite the seriousness of her pose, there's a playful and amusing quality to the image. The housewife's slight tilt of the head and the way she's peeking over her shoulder at something off-camera hint at a sense of fun and mischief. It's a reminder that even in the most mundane moments of everyday life, there's always room for a little bit of humor and lightheartedness. The photograph's composition, with the garden fence framing the housewife and the sunlight casting dappled shadows on the grass, adds to its visual appeal. The image is a beautiful snapshot of a bygone era, transporting us back to a simpler time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of nature were enough to bring joy and contentment.
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