A rural family tradition -
Whenever a new baby comes to visit my grandparents’ old homeplace for the first time, they’re apt to get a turn in the same old #5 galvanized washtub we all bathed in fifty years ago—before the old house got indoor plumbing.
Nowadays, its a lot easier; the warm water comes from a waterheater, instead of kettles on Grandma’s wood-burning kitchen stove.
3 responses
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Donna Beeler said (5 Sep 2008):
This is a beautiful shot.....you captured the moment just right
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J. Harris Blacklist gave props (7 Sep 2008):
Wonderful moment, the scene is cool with the fire and the washtub! Pure Americana!
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Karen Zimmerman gave props (14 Mar 2010):
A tradition few have experienced in this day and age. Beautifully captured! voted!
