Silhouette - Wash Day Tub
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Silhouette - Wash Day Tub
Silhouette - Woman working at the wash day tub.
circa 1830
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Media ID 14311776
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1830s Bending Chore Chores Household Laundry Silhouettes Wash Washday Washing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative silhouette captures the quiet determination of a woman as she toils over her wash day tub during the 1830s. The simple yet powerful image, created by an unknown artist, offers a glimpse into the daily life of women during this era, who were responsible for the overwhelming task of washing their families' clothes by hand. The woman in the silhouette is deeply concentrated, her figure bent over the tub, her hands submerged in the soapy water. Her posture speaks of the physical labor and focus required to complete this household chore. The tub, filled with clothes and water, sits in the foreground, while the surrounding landscape is depicted in soft, muted tones, emphasizing the woman's isolation and the solitary nature of her work. Wash day was a regular and time-consuming chore for women in the 1830s, and it often involved a full day's work. The process began with sorting and preparing the clothes, followed by washing, rinsing, and hanging them out to dry. The use of a wash day tub, such as the one depicted in the silhouette, was a common method for washing clothes during this time period. This silhouette is a poignant reminder of the hard work and dedication required to maintain a household in the 1830s. It also serves as a testament to the resilience and strength of women during this era, who took on the overwhelming task of washing clothes with grace and determination.
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