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Cartoon, The Good Housewife, WW1
Cartoon, The Good Housewife. A woman in a black cloak picks fruit from a tree and puts it into a bowl which her daughter is holding. The little girl gazes expectantly up at the tall branch. Date: 1918
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Bowl Cloak Gaze Gazing Good Headscarf Housewife Pick Picking Plump Scarf Skirt Tall Wind Windy
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The Good Housewife, 1918 - A Moment of Normalcy Amidst the Chaos of WWI This cartoon, published in 1918 during the height of World War I, depicts a scene of simple domesticity and tranquility. The image shows a woman in a voluminous black cloak, her face obscured by a plump hat and scarf, as she picks ripe fruit from a tall tree branch. Her young daughter, dressed in a frilly skirt and hat, stands below, eagerly holding a bowl to receive the fresh produce. The serene scene contrasts starkly with the tumultuous events unfolding across Europe at the time. The First World War, also known as WWI or the Great War, had been raging since 1914, and the world was in the midst of unprecedented upheaval. Millions of men had been conscripted into armies, leaving their families behind to maintain the home front. Despite the challenges of wartime, the image of the good housewife endured as a symbol of resilience and perseverance. Women like the one in this cartoon played a crucial role in keeping their families fed and their homes running, often working long hours in the garden or in factories to support the war effort. The wind in the woman's scarf and the girl's hat adds a sense of movement and energy to the scene, while the vibrant colors of the fruit and the rich autumnal hues of the trees ground the image in the natural world. This charming cartoon offers a glimpse into the daily life of women during wartime, and serves as a reminder of the strength and resourcefulness that has always been a part of human history.
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