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A Glasgow housewife leans against the front door of a tenement block in Govan
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A Glasgow housewife leans against the front door of a tenement block in Govan
A Glasgow housewife leans against the front door of a tenement block in Govan. September 1956
Sunday People
Mirrorpix
Glasgow
Scotland
Media ID 21328681
© Mirrorpix
Apron Depression Elderly House Wife Necklace Poverty Sadness Serious Slums
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In this poignant photograph captured in September 1956, we are transported back to the gritty streets of Govan, Glasgow. A Glasgow housewife leans against the weathered front door of a tenement block, her tired eyes reflecting a lifetime of hardship and struggle. Dressed in a worn apron that tells tales of countless meals cooked and mouths fed, she stands as a symbol of resilience amidst poverty. The dilapidated surroundings serve as a stark reminder of the slums that plagued many working-class neighborhoods during the 1950s. The woman's delicate necklace offers a glimmer of hope amidst the desolation, perhaps an heirloom passed down through generations or an emblem representing dreams unfulfilled. Her expression is one etched with seriousness and weariness, embodying the weighty responsibilities shouldered by housewives during those times. This elderly figure encapsulates not only her own personal struggles but also reflects upon society's collective hardships. As we gaze at this powerful image from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection, we cannot help but feel sadness seeping through every crevice. It serves as an enduring testament to lives lived on the fringes; lives marked by scarcity and deprivation. This photograph captures more than just a moment frozen in time – it encapsulates an entire era defined by economic depression and social inequality. It reminds us to appreciate our present circumstances while acknowledging those who endured such challenging realities before us.
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