The difference between an old maid and a married woman
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The difference between an old maid and a married woman
The difference between an old maid and a married woman... The Old Miad waits for a Husband every day, yet The Married Woman waits for her husband every night !! Date: 1909
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Media ID 14347986
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Abandoned Anger Angry Arrived Clock Coming Furious Husband Livid Maid Married Missing Rolling Wait Waiting Waits
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This intriguing photograph, taken in 1909, captures the stark contrast between an Old Maid and a Married Woman, as depicted through their body language and expressions. The Old Maid, dressed in a somber, high-necked gown, clutches a rolling pin with a furious grip, her face etched with lines of anger and disappointment. Her gaze is fixed on the clock, her eyes filled with a burning intensity as she waits, day after day, for a husband who never comes. In stark contrast, the Married Woman, dressed in a elegant, flowing gown, stands with a more relaxed posture, her hands folded in front of her, a small smile playing at the corners of her mouth. Her gaze is directed towards the door, her eyes filled with anticipation and excitement, as she waits for her husband to come home from a long day at work. The Old Maid's life is one of abandonment and loneliness, her dreams of marriage and family forever unrealized. Her anger and frustration are palpable, her heart heavy with the weight of missed opportunities. The Married Woman, on the other hand, is surrounded by the comforts and security of a loving home, her heart filled with the warmth of a husband's love and companionship. This image, with its poignant portrayal of two very different women, offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 20th century, and the societal pressures they faced regarding marriage and motherhood. It serves as a reminder of the power of hope and resilience, even in the face of adversity.
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