Canvas Print : French Washerwomen - Saint-Pierre-en-Port, France
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French Washerwomen - Saint-Pierre-en-Port, France
French Washerwomen doing their laundry in the rock pools at Saint-Pierre-en-Port, in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region of France. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14407506
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Baskets Clean Cleaning Cleans Departement Department Housewives Laundry Pool Pools Region Seine Maritime Sep16 Wash Washerwomen Washes Washing Haute Normandie
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless charm of French history into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of "French Washerwomen - Saint-Pierre-en-Port, France" showcases the daily life of the past, as women gather at the rock pools to do their laundry against the picturesque backdrop of the Normandy coast. This evocative, circa 1908 photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available in our high-quality Canvas Prints, ensuring a stunning addition to any room in your home. Experience the beauty and history of France with every glance.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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 evocative photograph captures a scene of daily life in the picturesque coastal town of Saint-Pierre-en-Port, France, circa 1908. The image showcases a group of French washerwomen, dressed in traditional attire, engaged in the arduous yet communal task of doing their laundry in the rock pools along the shoreline. The women, some carrying baskets filled with clothing, are seen carefully washing and rinsing their garments in the crystal-clear waters. The rocky pools, with their gentle waves lapping against the shore, provide the perfect natural setting for this age-old chore. The women's dedication to their work is evident in their focused expressions and the meticulous manner in which they attend to each piece of clothing. The scene is reminiscent of a simpler time, where the rhythms of nature dictated the pace of life and community played a crucial role in the daily activities of its residents. Saint-Pierre-en-Port, located in the Haute-Normandie region of the Seine-Maritime department, is a charming seaside town that has retained much of its historic character. The town's rocky coastline, with its natural pools, has long been a popular spot for locals to do their laundry. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of these French laundrymaids and the unique challenges they faced in their daily routines.
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