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Travelling Charlady

A travelling charlady, up a ladder, cleaning a front door, her motorcycle with its Stop Me For Cleaning, No Job Too Small sign, parked behind her

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Behind Char Char Woman Charlady Cleaning Enterprise Enterprising House Hold Ladder Mobile Motor Cycle Parked Travelling


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1. Title: "The Enterprising Charlady: A Snapshot of Household Industry in the 1930s" In this evocative photograph, a travelling charlady is captured in the act of cleaning a front door, her motorcycle parked behind her with its distinctive "Stop Me For Cleaning, No Job Too Small" sign proudly displayed. The scene is a poignant reminder of the hard work and determination of women during the 1930s, an era marked by economic hardship and the need for self-sufficiency. The charlady, dressed in her uniform of a white blouse, apron, and hat, ascends a ladder with a bucket and scrub brush in hand. Her expression is focused and determined, her posture confident, as she tackles yet another cleaning job. The front door, adorned with ornate carvings and a knocker, stands in stark contrast to the simple yet functional tools of her trade. Behind her, her motorcycle, a symbol of her mobility and independence, waits patiently. The "Stop Me For Cleaning" sign, a clever marketing ploy, is a testament to her enterprising spirit. The motorcycle, with its vintage design and the patina of age, adds an air of historical authenticity to the image. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of the daily life of a travelling charlady in the 1930s. It is a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of women during a time of economic hardship, and the importance of household industry in providing for one's family. The image is a treasure trove of historical detail, from the intricate door carvings to the worn leather seat of the motorcycle, and is a must-have for anyone interested in social history, women's studies, or the history of household work.

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