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HOUS2D-00056
Laundress reenactor demonstrates camp chore at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.
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North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881575
© N.Carter/North Wind Picture Archives
1700s 18th Century American Revolution Camp Daily Life Female Hand Laundry Living History National Park Revolution Revolutionary War Virginia Woman Yorktown Clean Cleaning Launder Laundress Scrub Wash Board Wash Tub Washin G
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This print titled "HOUS2D-00056" takes us back in time to the Yorktown battlefield in Virginia during the 18th century. A laundress reenactor, dressed in traditional attire, demonstrates a camp chore that was an integral part of daily life during the American Revolution. With a vintage wash tub and washboard at her side, she diligently scrubs away, showcasing the meticulousness required for laundry tasks back then. The image beautifully captures the essence of history as we witness this woman's handiwork unfold before our eyes. The clean clothes hanging nearby tell tales of her dedication and commitment to ensuring cleanliness amidst challenging circumstances. Yorktown National Park serves as a fitting backdrop for this living history display, reminding us of its significance as a site where pivotal events unfolded during the Revolutionary War. This photograph transports us to an era when women like this laundress played crucial roles behind-the-scenes, supporting soldiers and maintaining order within their camps. As we admire this snapshot from North Wind Picture Archives, it is impossible not to appreciate how far we have come in terms of technological advancements and modern conveniences. Yet it also prompts reflection on the hard work and resilience displayed by those who came before us – individuals like this laundress who contributed to shaping our nation's history through their everyday tasks.
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