Taxco de Alarcon, Guerro, Mexico - Communal laundry pool
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Taxco de Alarcon, Guerro, Mexico - Communal laundry pool
A communal laundry pool at Taxco de Alarcon - a small city and administrative centre of a municipality of the same name located in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 11590235
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Administrative Alarcon Communal Guerrero Laundry Mexican Mexico Municipality Pool Scrubbing Stones Taxco Washing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a scene of daily life in Taxco de Alarcon, a small city and administrative center located in the Mexican state of Guerrero during the 1920s. The image showcases a communal laundry pool, a common feature in many Mexican towns and villages during this time. The pool, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background, serves as a gathering place for local women who come to do their washing. The women are seen busily scrubbing their clothes against the rough, textured stones lining the pool's edge, using wooden paddles to beat and clean the fabric. The communal laundry pool was a practical solution for those who did not have access to their own washing facilities, and it fostered a sense of community and connection among the townspeople. Taxco de Alarcon, with its picturesque streets and colonial architecture, has long been a popular destination for tourists and artists. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the simple yet essential aspects of life in this charming Mexican town. The image not only captures the beauty of the landscape but also the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who call Taxco de Alarcon home.
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