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Public Laundry / E. London
Women in the public laundry at Kensal Green, east London Date: 1883
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1883 House Hold Kensal Laundry
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Public Laundry in Kensal Green, East London, in 1883. The image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of working-class women during the Victorian era, a time when the domestic chore of laundry was a laborious and time-consuming task for many households. The women in the photograph are seen huddled around large tubs filled with soapy water, their faces expressing various emotions as they scrub and wring out clothes. The laundry is located in a communal setting, with large windows letting in natural light and allowing for a sense of community and social interaction. The women appear to be dressed in their Sunday best, suggesting that this may have been a weekly or bi-weekly event for them. The use of wooden benches and large tubs indicates that the laundry was done by hand, a laborious process that required considerable effort and strength. The presence of a young girl in the photograph suggests that intergenerational learning was a common practice, with mothers and grandmothers teaching younger generations the skills necessary for maintaining a household. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the communal spirit and resilience of working-class women during the Victorian era. It also highlights the importance of shared spaces and the role they played in fostering social connections and community building. The Public Laundry at Kensal Green, East London, was one such space where women came together to perform a necessary household task, creating a sense of solidarity and shared experience.
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