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Japanese barge-dweller hanging out her laundry
Japanese barge-dweller - Tokyo, Japan hanging out her laundry. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 18074704
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barge Hanging Hangs Laundry Pegs Poles Poor Poverty Sampan Tokyo Washing
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.2cm (15.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a Japanese barge-dweller hangs out her laundry along the edge of a sampan, or traditional Japanese boat, moored in a bustling Tokyo bay during the 1930s. The woman, dressed in simple, worn clothing, deftly maneuvers her laundry over the side of the narrow vessel, using wooden pegs and clotheslines to secure each piece. The sun-dappled scene is a poignant reminder of the daily life of the city's impoverished residents. The Tokyo Bay area was once home to a thriving community of barge-dwellers, who lived and worked on the water due to the high cost of land in the city. These families made their living by fishing, selling produce, or working as laborers. The cramped living conditions and lack of modern amenities made for a challenging existence, but the close-knit community provided a sense of support and camaraderie. Despite the hardships, moments of beauty and tranquility could still be found in their daily lives. The simple act of hanging out laundry, a chore shared by women around the world, takes on a deeper significance in this image. The laundry billows in the breeze, catching the sunlight and creating a sense of movement and energy against the still waters of the bay. The woman's focused expression and the rhythmic motion of her actions speak to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when life was simpler, yet often more difficult, and serves as a reminder of the enduring strength and adaptability of the human spirit.
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