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33 year old Mrs Mavis Graham of Plymouth, mother of 13 children aged from 4 months to 14
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33 year old Mrs Mavis Graham of Plymouth, mother of 13 children aged from 4 months to 14
33 year old Mrs Mavis Graham of Plymouth, mother of 13 children aged from 4 months to 14 years, gives them all a shower using a watering can on the front lawn outside their house on a hot summer day.
1st September 1957
Reg Lewis
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Plymouth
England
Media ID 21466307
© Mirrorpix
Boys Girls Heat Mother Washing Large Family
EDITORS COMMENTS
Capturing the essence of a bustling household, this vintage print showcases the remarkable Mrs. Mavis Graham of Plymouth, a devoted mother to her 13 children ranging from 4 months to 14 years old. On a scorching summer day in September 1957, Mrs. Graham ingeniously transforms their front lawn into an impromptu shower area using nothing but a humble watering can. Radiating with love and care, Mrs. Graham skillfully tends to each child's cleanliness under the warm sun rays. The image beautifully encapsulates the joys and challenges of raising such a large family during the vibrant era of the 1950s. The boys and girls are dressed in their simple yet charming clothing, showcasing childhood innocence amidst their playful interactions with water droplets cascading down upon them. As beads of sweat glisten on their foreheads due to the sweltering heat, these resilient youngsters revel in this refreshing respite provided by their nurturing mother. This snapshot not only captures a moment frozen in time but also represents resilience and resourcefulness within limited means - qualities that defined families like Mrs. Graham's during that period. Reg Lewis' lens immortalizes this heartfelt scene as it transports us back to an era where summers were long and memories were made outdoors; reminding us all of the timeless bond between mothers and children as they navigate life's simplest pleasures together.
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