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Three generations listening to a reading from the family Bible, c1800. Artist: Maria Spilsbury
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Three generations listening to a reading from the family Bible, c1800. Artist: Maria Spilsbury
Three generations listening to a reading from the family Bible, c1800. Grandparents, parents and two children sit at the table, and a baby lies in a basketwork cradle. Washing hangs on a clothes-horse in front of fire. The baby and small girl wear bonnets, the women wear mob caps. A lattice casement window with diamond leaded panes cut from crown glass sheds light on the scene
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Three Generations Immersed in Faith and Family
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. This print by Maria Spilsbury captures a tender moment in the early 19th century, as three generations of a family gather around to listen to a reading from their cherished family Bible. The scene is filled with warmth and love, as grandparents, parents, and two children sit attentively at the table while a baby peacefully rests in a basketwork cradle nearby. The room exudes domesticity, with laundry hanging on a clothes-horse in front of the fire. Through the lattice casement window adorned with diamond leaded panes, soft light bathes the room, adding an ethereal touch to this intimate gathering. The women wear mob caps while the baby and small girl don bonnets - symbols of modesty and tradition. As they engage in this religious practice together, it becomes evident that faith has been passed down through generations. Spilsbury's attention to detail is remarkable; every element within the composition tells its own story. From the carefully crafted furniture to the sewing materials scattered on the table - each object contributes to creating an authentic atmosphere of life during this period. This print evokes sentiments of nostalgia and sentimentality for times gone by when families would come together over shared beliefs and values. It serves as a reminder that even amidst daily chores and responsibilities, finding solace in literature can strengthen familial bonds across generations.
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