If I’d found this photo in time for the laundry theme week, I’d have posted it then, but it fits with housework, too. I expect my grandmother had no idea this photo was being taken. Based on other photos nearby in the album, I would guess this photo is from around 1952.
I can honestly say I have never hung garter belts on my clothesline.
I love this photo, Laura. Thank you for sharing it.
I wish I had thought to take photos of all the laundry from a family of 7 (plus farmhands) that used to hang on my grandparents’ clothesline out by the vegetable garden in Pocahontas, Iowa.
I can only imagine how much laundry that would be. I thought you’d appreciate the garter belts! I honestly don’t think I’ve ever looked that put together when hanging clothes on my line.
We won’t even talk about what I look like in the wee hours while hanging my laundry. Let’s just say that it’s a good thing my back yard is mostly hidden from view of my neighbors. I haven’t been arrested yet.
What a fun find! I remember Dad talking about how she hung the family laundry in the basement on stormy days.
Did you notice the tent in the background?