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Framed Print : A typical laundry in February 1970. The Washeteria at Boston Court
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A typical laundry in February 1970. The Washeteria at Boston Court
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21347321
© Mirrorpix
Baskets Laundry Uk Social History Washing Machines
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage framed print, "A typical laundry in February 1970. The Washeteria at Boston Court" by NCJ from Memory Lane Prints. This nostalgic piece captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting you to the Washeteria at Boston Court in February 1970. The black and white image showcases the hustle and bustle of a traditional laundry, complete with washing machines, ironing boards, and clotheslines laden with wet garments. Add this charming print to your home décor and let the memories of the past come alive. Order now and relive the simplicity and warmth of a time long past.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.7cm (15.6" x 10.1")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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 print titled "A typical laundry in February 1970. The Washeteria at Boston Court" takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the bustling atmosphere of a British laundry in the 1970s. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an era where washing machines were not yet commonplace in every household. The scene depicts rows of neatly stacked baskets filled with freshly laundered clothes, waiting to be collected by their owners. The air is thick with the scent of detergent and steam, as industrious workers diligently attend to their tasks. Amidst the hustle and bustle, one can almost hear the rhythmic hum of vintage washing machines churning away, tirelessly cleansing garments. This photograph serves as a window into UK social history, offering us a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during that period. It reminds us of simpler times when laundries like The Washeteria at Boston Court played an essential role in communities by providing clean clothes for families who relied on these facilities. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints' collection, this image captures both the practicality and charm associated with communal laundering spaces from yesteryears. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come technologically while evoking feelings of nostalgia for an era defined by its reliance on shared resources and community spirit.
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