Vintage UK Women’s Social Gathering Colour Photo – 1970s Social History

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Item ID: 297228783845
eBay Seller ID: britishfareasttraders
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Category: Collectables:Photographic Images:Photographs
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

Vintage UK Women’s Social Gathering Colour Photo – 1970s Social History

An evocative mid-century snapshot of British women’s social life–unlabelled yet deeply human, perfect for collectors of everyday social history.

Measurements: approx.4 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches
Paper: Kodak Paper
Dates: n/a
Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

Step into a quiet moment from what appears to be 1970s Britain, where a group of women, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around a table in shared laughter and community. The faded tones of Kodak paper, the cut of their dresses, and the glass of what looks like sherry in hand–each detail invites us into the spirit of the time. The warmth of the scene, frozen mid-laughter, conjures memories of family get-togethers, club meetings, or post-church teas so common in mid-century Britain. It’s a story without words, yet it speaks volumes.

While the identities of these women remain unknown, this image captures a rich moment of British domestic and social history. Printed on authentic Kodak photographic paper, and measuring approximately 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches, the photo has survived in decent vintage condition. These types of candid colour snapshots are increasingly rare–particularly ones with intact composition, natural expression, and a group setting reflecting the social fabric of the era.

Collecting photographs like this is about more than nostalgia–it’s about preserving untold stories and piecing together the everyday lives that shaped our past. In a world that often forgets the personal and the intimate, this photograph reminds us that history lives in the ordinary. By saving such moments, we hold space for memory, identity, and the unseen tapestry of the generations before us.