Nun playing on a fruit machine
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Nun playing on a fruit machine
Nun playing on a fruit machine. Date: circa 1970s
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Amusement Amusements Gambler Gambling Habit Nuns Unexpected Unusual
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from the 1970s, a young nun is seen engrossed in play at a fruit machine, an unexpected pastime for a woman of her religious order. The image, a charming relic of a bygone era, transports us back to the carefree days of the seventies. The nun, dressed in her traditional habit, sits before the colorful and noisy machine, her expression a mix of concentration and excitement. Her hands, adorned with simple white gloves, are poised above the levers, ready to pull. The vibrant, retro clothing of the time, with its bold patterns and bright colors, adds to the overall sense of nostalgia. The fruit machine, a popular form of gambling entertainment during the 1970s, stands out against the plain, monochromatic background of the convent. Its flashing lights and jingling bells, once a common sight in amusement arcades and taverns, now serve as a stark contrast to the serene and solemn world of the nunnery. Despite the unusual setting, the nun seems to be fully immersed in the experience, her eyes fixed on the machine as she waits for the symbols to align. The photograph, with its unexpected juxtaposition of religious devotion and secular amusement, invites us to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the many facets of women's lives. This photograph, a delightful reminder of a time long past, offers a glimpse into the lives of nuns in the 1970s and the unexpected ways they found joy and relaxation outside the confines of their convent walls.
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