Task 2 - COPY 1/369/ f.269

A woman stands by a large lemonade dispenser on the ground with glasses around it. A boy next to her drinks out of a glass. A crowd surrounds them.
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Photograph caption: ‘Photograph of woman standing by a can of lemonade drink, with a boy drinking out of glass, other figures.’ September 1884, Catalogue ref: COPY 1/369/ f.269

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Look at the photograph.

  • Describe 3 people in the photograph.
  • Where has the photograph been taken?
  • What does the photograph show about: lives of men, women and children; clothing; leisure?
  • Why has this photograph been taken? Give your reasons.
  • What could have happened before this photograph was taken?
  • Explain how other Victorian photographs showing people could help us find out more their lives in the past?