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The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes


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The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes

Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes the Sweeps Wife.
circa 1910

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This charming photograph, titled "Mrs. Grimes (Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs. Grimes the Sweeps Wife," captured in the late 1910s, offers a delightful glimpse into the domestic world of the past. The image features a woman, identified as Mrs. Grimes, engaged in a lively game of "The Round Game of Happy Families" with an unseen opponent. The game, which appears to be a variation of the classic card game "Happy Families," is spread out on the table before her, with various cards and a saucer of chips scattered about. Mrs. Grimes, dressed in an apron and a full skirt, exudes a sense of warmth and humor as she leans forward, her expression focused on the game. The room around her is filled with the trappings of home life: a clock with a swinging pendulum, a map on the wall, a door slightly ajar, and a brush and brushes on the floor, suggesting that she has just finished her sweeping chores. The chimney in the background hints at the importance of the chimney sweep trade, an occupation that was a common source of livelihood for many working-class families during this time. Despite the seriousness of the game, the overall tone of the photograph is lighthearted and playful. The title "Mrs. Grimes the Sweeps Wife" adds an additional layer of humor, as it suggests that the game is not just a pastime but a way for Mrs. Grimes to connect with her community and perhaps even flirtatiously challenge her husband or a neighbor. This photograph offers a charming and insightful look into the daily life and social interactions of the past, reminding us of the simple joys and challenges of domestic life in the 1910s.

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