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Lady riding side-saddle on a donkey
A pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot, leading to the requirement for much mopping of the brow... Date: 1901
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Amusing Answering Brow Donkey Exhausted Lane Midday Mobile Mopping Mops Parasol Phone Rider Rides Side Saddle Sidesaddle Telephone Track Walk 1901
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A Blissful Escape from the Midday Sun: A Delightful Scene from the Early 1900s In this charming photograph from 1901, a pretty young lady, dressed in the height of fashion, gracefully rides a donkey side-saddle, shielded from the scorching midday sun by a large parasol. Her elegant attire, complete with a wide-brimmed hat and long flowing skirt, adds to the allure of this tranquil scene. Her devoted boyfriend, less fortunate, follows closely behind on foot, leading the donkey along a dusty track or lane. His brow is drenched with sweat, and a handkerchief is held aloft, ready to mop his brow as he struggles to keep up with his beloved. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, where romance and adventure were intertwined with the simple pleasures of country living. The scene is reminiscent of a quaint, humorous postcard from the early 1900s. The lady's serene expression and the gentleman's determined, yet exhausted, demeanor evoke feelings of fun, amusement, and light-heartedness. It is a delightful reminder of a time when romance required a little more effort and a lot more patience. As we gaze upon this image, we can almost hear the gentle clop-clop of the donkey's hooves, the rustling of the lady's skirt in the breeze, and the distant sound of laughter. It is a scene that transports us back to a simpler time, where the joys of a day spent in the countryside, under the warm sun, were enough to make even the most mundane tasks seem like an adventure.
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