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Sketch of woman scrubbing floor
Sketch of a woman scrubbing the floor. Date: 1922
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Chore Chores Cleaning Dawson Floor Household Housework Kneeling Monochrome Muriel Scrub Scrubbing Sepia Wash 1922
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A Housewife's Toil: A 1920s Sketch of a Woman Scrubbing the Floor Date: 1922 This evocative sketch, created in 1922, captures the essence of a woman's daily household chore during the 1920s. The image, titled "A Housewife's Toil," depicts a woman named Muriel Dawson, deeply engrossed in the task of scrubbing the floor. The sketch, created in ink and wash, is rendered in a monochrome palette, with the predominant hue being a warm, earthy brown, reminiscent of the dirt and grime being removed from the floor. Muriel Dawson, a talented artist, skillfully captured the determination and focus in the woman's expression as she kneels on the floor, her arms and hands moving in a rhythmic motion, a broom in one hand and a bucket of soapy water in the other. The woman's simple yet sturdy apron, worn to protect her clothes, is a testament to the practicality of the era. The worn-out wooden floorboards and the cluttered room in the background further emphasize the mundanity and repetition of this household chore. The 1920s were a time of significant social and cultural change, with women's roles evolving in various aspects of society. However, the domestic sphere remained a predominantly female domain, and chores such as cleaning and scrubbing the floors continued to be an essential part of women's daily lives. This poignant sketch by Muriel Dawson serves as a reminder of the tireless efforts and dedication of women in maintaining their households, even as they navigated the changing world around them.
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