Windmill with platform, Sluis, Netherlands
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Windmill with platform, Sluis, Netherlands
Windmill with platform, Sluis, Netherlands, with two local women in the foreground. Date: circa 1920
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This photograph, taken circa 1920, showcases the picturesque scene of a windmill with a platform in the quaint Dutch town of Sluis, Netherlands. The mill, with its tall, conical shape and distinctive sails, stands proudly against the clear blue sky, its purpose once essential for grinding grain and pumping water. In the foreground, two local women in traditional Dutch attire engage in their daily chores. One woman, dressed in an apron and bonnet, holds a bucket, while the other, with her back to the camera, leans over a washing tub, scrubbing clothes. The peaceful scene of rural life unfolds before us, transporting us back in time to the 1920s in Europe. The ecluse, or lock, in the background adds to the industrial charm of the image, highlighting the interplay between the modern and the traditional in this European town. This photograph, with its timeless beauty and authentic portrayal of daily life, is a testament to the rich history and culture of the Netherlands during the 1920s.
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