Here you will find (from time to time) a selection from my collection "antique and classic photographic images" (digital copies of vintage paper photographs).
Please also look into the history-links (archives) here below to see all my previous photo-postings.
(Please don't copy my photos without mentioning the source.)
I don't think she's feeding the baby (there isn't a bottle and her blouse isn't open) but washing the baby. The hair of the child is matted with soap ( you can see the wash basin and water pitcher to the side). There also appears to be a towel.
I'm curious about the 1880 date. Her clothing suggests more 1900's. Also, she is a servant and not the mother of the child.
Thanks Isabella for your comments. You seem to be right if I take a closer look to the photo. However the photo is dated 1880. I will change the description. Kind regards, Servatius (Jan)
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I don't think she's feeding the baby (there isn't a bottle and her blouse isn't open) but washing the baby. The hair of the child is matted with soap ( you can see the wash basin and water pitcher to the side). There also appears to be a towel.
I'm curious about the 1880 date. Her clothing suggests more 1900's. Also, she is a servant and not the mother of the child.
Thanks Isabella for your comments. You seem to be right if I take a closer look to the photo. However the photo is dated 1880. I will change the description. Kind regards, Servatius (Jan)
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