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VIRGINIA: WASH DAY, c1900. African American women and girls washing the family laundry, Virginia
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VIRGINIA: WASH DAY, c1900. African American women and girls washing the family laundry, Virginia
VIRGINIA: WASH DAY, c1900.
African American women and girls washing the family laundry, Virginia. Photograph, c1900, by Frances Benjamin Johnston
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1890s 1900 1900s Decade Apron Black Bucket Busy Country Domestic Family Francis Johnston Laundress Responsibility Sharecropper Southeastern Virginia Wash Washbin Working Class
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This photograph, titled "VIRGINIA: WASH DAY, c1900" takes us back in time to witness a poignant scene of African American women and girls diligently washing the family laundry. The image captures a moment of daily life in rural Virginia during the turn of the century. The group of women and girls are seen gathered outside an old country house, their aprons tied tightly around their waists as they tackle this arduous task. With buckets filled with water and washbins at their feet, they work together to ensure that every piece of clothing is thoroughly cleaned. Their faces reflect both concentration and determination as they take on this responsibility. It is evident that these hardworking individuals are part of the working class or sharecropper community, who relied on such labor-intensive tasks for survival. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1900, this image offers a glimpse into the lives of African American women during a time when domestic chores were an integral part of daily existence. It serves as a reminder not only of their resilience but also highlights the often overlooked contributions made by African Americans to society at large. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate the strength and dedication exhibited by these remarkable women who carried out such essential work within their families and communities.
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