Mouse Mat : Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead
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Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead
Advice to ladies about to be married - To get used to house-work! Try a few weeks Charing. The sender of this card has added the waggish line: " Hope you won t grease the stairs for me!" Date: 1909
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Media ID 11553024
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bell Bottom Brushing Bucket Change Charing Cleaning Cleans Downbeat Housewife Housework Lifestyle Peril Perils Porter Scrubbing Staircase Step Stylish Charwoman Downhearted
Mouse Pad
Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 16cm (9.5" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming turn-of-the-century photograph captures the essence of the advice given to a young bride-to-be regarding the realities of married life and the responsibilities that came with it. The image features a downhearted young woman, dressed in her Sunday best, as she reluctantly begins her housework chores. With a pail and mop in hand, she starts to scrub the stairs, her expression reflecting the daunting task ahead. The sender of this postcard, likely a friend or family member, added a waggish line, "Hope you won't grease the stairs for me!" adding a touch of humor to the situation. The scene is reminiscent of the traditional role of women in the early 1900s, where they were expected to maintain a clean and orderly home. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the glamour and elegance of the wedding day and the less glamorous, yet essential, role of a housewife. The porter or bellboy in the background, with his stylish attire and confident demeanor, serves as a reminder of the different lifestyles and expectations for men during this era. The postcard, dated 1909, offers a glimpse into the past and the perils of married life that were considered common knowledge for women during this time. The image is a poignant reminder of the changes and challenges that come with marriage and the adjustments that were required to maintain a home and a happy family.
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