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Young woman standing outside her home

A young woman (Gladys) standing outside her home - note the angled skylights allowing light to enter the cellar space.
1912

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Media ID 20025698

© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans

Allowing Angled Candid Cellar Enter Gladys Sash Skylights Space Stands Windows


EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Gladys: A Young Woman Basking in the Light of Her Home's Angled Skylights, 1912" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the essence of a young woman named Gladys, standing outside her quaint British home during the early 1910s. The image, taken by renowned photographer Grenville Collins as part of the Tom Gillmor collection, offers a candid and introspective glimpse into the daily life of a young woman from a bygone era. Gladys is depicted in the foreground, her slender figure clad in a simple yet elegant dress, her eyes fixed on the horizon as she stands with her hands folded behind her back. The expression on her face suggests a sense of contentment and tranquility, as if she is lost in thought or simply enjoying the moment. The focus of the photograph, however, is not solely on Gladys herself. Instead, the viewer's attention is also drawn to the unique architectural feature of her home: the angled skylights. These skylights, set at an angle, allow sunlight to penetrate the cellar space below, casting a warm and inviting glow on the bricks and stones of the house's foundation. The photograph's composition is expertly crafted, with the windows and sashes framing Gladys and the skylights, and the shadows and light creating a sense of depth and texture. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the life of a young woman and the simple pleasures she found in her humble abode. This photograph is an invaluable addition to any collection of social history, providing a poignant reminder of the past and the everyday experiences of those who lived in it.

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