"Life in London. Mary Ann from the country transformed into Marion in town". Early 20th century postcard published by the American Young Men's Christian Association (YWCA). It shows contrasting pictures of a working class woman leaving the country (with baggage) and putting on 'airs and graces' in the big city. Views of a rural village and the London skyline are at the top and bottom of the card

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