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Young girl in rags and wearing a shawl, selling watercress on street in a corner in a snowstorm
Young girl in rags and wearing a shawl, selling watercress on street in a corner in a snowstorm. Chromolithograph London c1880
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C1880 Child Chromolithograph Corner Girl Labour Rags Salad Season Selling Shawl Street Watercress Wearing Winter Young Snowstorm
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In this chromolithograph from London circa 1880, we are transported to a wintry street corner where a young girl in tattered rags and a warm shawl braves the elements. Despite the harsh snowstorm swirling around her, she stands resiliently with a basket of fresh watercress, ready to sell her wares. The image evokes both sympathy and admiration for this determined child laborer. Her youthful face reveals traces of hardship and resilience beyond her years. As she gazes into the distance, one can only wonder about the challenges she faces daily on these unforgiving streets. The contrast between her delicate frame and the stark winter landscape highlights not only her vulnerability but also her strength as she navigates through life's adversities. The shawl wrapped tightly around her serves as both protection against the biting cold and a symbol of endurance. This scene reminds us of the power of human spirit amidst adversity. It prompts reflection on our own privileges while urging compassion towards those who struggle to make ends meet even in extreme weather conditions. Through this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded that even within society's margins, there exists beauty, determination, and an unwavering will to survive.
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