Boy & Girl on a Swing

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Boy & Girl on a Swing

Everything goes with a swing here'. Young boy and girl on a swing. Date: circa 1918

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© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection

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This charming vintage photograph captures the innocence and joy of childhood as a young boy and girl swing back and forth in perfect synchronization. The image, circa 1918, is a beautiful example of a photocrom process print, which was popular during the early 20th century for its ability to produce detailed and lifelike images with a rich tonal range. The scene takes place in a serene outdoor setting, with the sun casting dappled shadows on the ground beneath the swing. The boy, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, grips the ropes of the swing with both hands, his feet pushing against the ground for added momentum. The girl, wearing a simple dress and a bow in her hair, clings to him, her laughter ringing through the air. Despite the passage of time, the image transports us back to a simpler era, where the pleasures of childhood were found in the simple joys of nature and the company of a friend. The swing, a classic symbol of carefree childhood, swings gently back and forth, carrying the memories of a bygone era and the promise of endless possibilities. This photograph is part of the Peter & Dawn Cope Collection, a vast archive of historical images from Mary Evans Picture Library. It is a precious reminder of the enduring power of a single moment in time, frozen in a beautiful and timeless image.

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