Young Russian Girl writing
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Young Russian Girl writing
I write to you, what else? Young Russian Girl writing a letter with a fountain pen. It looks as if quite a lot of blotting paper will be required... Date: 1910
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bonnet Concentrating Concentration Fountain Inkwell Letter Quill Write Blotting Homework
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Young Russian Girl's Letter: Concentration and Tradition in 1910" In this evocative image, a young Russian girl is deeply engrossed in the art of letter writing. Dressed in a traditional bonnet and blouse, she sits at a small wooden table, her posture exuding a sense of focus and determination. The year is 1910, and the tools of her craft – a fountain pen, inkwell, and a stack of blotting paper – lie before her, ready for use. The girl's expression reveals her complete absorption in the task at hand. Her brows are furrowed, her lips pursed, and her eyes are fixed on the parchment before her. The intricate nib of her fountain pen glides effortlessly across the page, leaving a trail of dark, flowing ink. The inkwell, filled with a rich, dark hue, stands steadfastly by her side, a testament to the time-honored tradition of penmanship. This scene is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when letters were the primary means of communication between loved ones separated by great distances. The girl's dedication to her correspondence speaks volumes about the importance of maintaining connections in a world that was rapidly changing. The use of a fountain pen, an invention that revolutionized writing in the late 19th century, underscores the significance of this moment. Its sleek design and smooth writing capabilities were a marked improvement over the quills and inkpots that had come before. Yet, despite the advances in technology, the essence of the writing experience remained the same – a quiet, intimate communion between the writer and the page. This photograph, with its rich historical context and evocative details, invites us to reflect on the enduring power of the written word and the deep connection it forges between people, regardless of the passage of time.
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