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The Garden Chair
Salted paper print from a glass negative, 17.9 × 14.3 cm, by Henry White, 1854
J.P. Getty Museum
 

The relationship between an elderly woman and a younger companion in rural England  emphasises the bond of care and responsibility. The elderly woman sits in a wheelchair, while the younger woman stands beside her, one hand on a lever that controls the wheelchair’s steering. This moment reflects the practical aspects of care during an era with limited medical advancements, where personal responsibility played a crucial role in supporting loved ones.