Woman with model ship made of matchsticks
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Woman with model ship made of matchsticks
Woman with a model ship made of matchsticks. Date: circa 1960
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Media ID 14340701
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Aged Birdcage Galleon Hobbies Hobby Matchstick Rigging Sail Sails Matchsticks
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken circa 1960, showcases a woman deeply engrossed in her hobby as she meticulously works on a model ship made entirely of matchsticks. The intricate galleon, with its sails fully rigged and every detail carefully crafted, sits proudly on a table in her home, surrounded by the warm glow of sunlight filtering through the window. The woman, with a determined look on her face and a pair of reading glasses perched on the bridge of her nose, appears to be in her middle age or older, adding to the nostalgic charm of the image. In the background, a birdcage adorned with colorful flowers and a few books on maritime history hint at her other interests and the richness of her domestic life. The sailing ship, a timeless symbol of transport and exploration, serves as a testament to her creativity, patience, and passion for history. With the delicate balance of each matchstick and the precision of her craftsmanship, she transports herself back in time, immersed in the thrill of creating a piece of history with her own hands.
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