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Milkmaid, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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Milkmaid, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Woman about to milk a cow. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture

TRURI : AG.489

Media ID 13086515

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Bucket Stool


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This print titled "Milkmaid, Cornwall" takes us back in time to the early 1900s. The image beautifully captures a serene moment on a Cornish farm as we witness a woman about to milk a cow. Photographer Samuel John Govier skillfully freezes this ordinary yet essential task, highlighting the simplicity and authenticity of rural life during that era. The milkmaid stands gracefully beside her bovine companion, exuding an air of confidence and expertise. Dressed in traditional Cornish attire, she is perched upon a sturdy wooden stool with her trusty bucket nearby, ready to collect the precious liquid gold that sustains many households. The composition is strikingly intimate; it transports us into the heart of this agricultural scene. The soft light gently illuminates their faces while casting delicate shadows across the landscape behind them. Every detail tells its own story - from the weathered wood of the stool to the worn texture of her apron - painting a vivid picture of hard work and dedication. As we gaze at this remarkable photograph, we are reminded of simpler times when manual labor was an integral part of daily life. It serves as both a historical document preserving our heritage and an artistic masterpiece capturing human connection with nature. Displayed proudly within Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, this print invites viewers to reflect on our past while appreciating the timeless beauty found in everyday moments like these – where humans harmoniously coexist with animals for mutual benefit.

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