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Two women chatting in a kitchen
Two women chatting in a kitchen, one thin and one fat. One says: I just seen young George the worse for drink again. The other replies: I ain t surprised. You may depend e in aled it from is father.
circa 1916
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, two women engage in a heartfelt conversation in a quintessential English kitchen during the early years of the 20th century, circa 1916. The scene exudes a sense of warmth and familiarity, as the women, one thin and one plump, clad in their aprons, lean in close to one another, their expressions conveying a deep connection. The thinner woman, her brow furrowed with concern, shares a troubling piece of news. "I just seen young George the worse for drink again," she says, her voice barely above a whisper. Her companion, the plump woman, listens intently, her eyes filled with understanding. The plump woman, her apron adorned with flowers, reaches out to place a comforting hand on her friend's arm. "I ain't surprised," she replies sympathetically. "You may depend on it, it came from his father." The women's conversation, filled with the weight of gossip and concern, takes place amidst the familiar surroundings of a home kitchen. The scene is set with plates and dishes, remnants of a meal long finished, adding to the sense of domesticity and comfort. This poignant moment, captured in a postcard from the Mary Evans Prints Online Grenville Collins Collection, offers a glimpse into the social fabric of the time, as the women share their concerns and offer support during the tumultuous backdrop of World War I. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of friendship and the importance of community during times of hardship.
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