The Foundling Museum
"...you just accept life as it comes, you know. Accept and adapt. Accept and adapt. That's what I do all through life." - David Blyth
A woman's education centered on her "accomplishments".
Music, singing, fancy needlework, and the basics of foreign language.
The day was tailored to the hours of daylight provided.
The governess would need to be invited into the sitting room, such as the one above. A governess would spend the majority of her time with the child.
Doing what is right and what is expected can often be conflicting for women, leading them into dangerous situations.
The angle of the picture of the mantel with the light streaming in from the window is so pretty. It truly captures the simpleness of the room and the items within the photo capture the time period of the room. When you look out the window,it's crazy to think that the view was probably the same so many years ago. It's strange how something so old can be similar and yet different all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful commentary to accompany your images. You've captured a range of big ideas from this week.
ReplyDeleteI also really like your third picture of the mantle. The lighting is beautiful and the colors really pop. Your commentary with that picture is also really well thought out. The daylight played a big part in a governess' work day so it makes sense to incorporate it here.
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