Mothers are the most important figure in every child’s life, and back in the day, it used to be way harder. Even before modern childcare and comfort, mothers used to work day in and out, taking care of their kids and trying to be the best moms possible. Here are 25 vintage photos of hardworking moms from a simpler time.
Shopping Bag
This seems appropriate.
Getting Ready For School
These kids are loved.
A Handful
Three kids in control and baking at the same time, who else but moms?
Busy Shopping
You could recreate this in modern times, only the fashion would be different.
The Whole Family
Even the lamb gets a mother’s love.
French Model
Vintage mom definitely had way better fashion.
Great Depression
Whether you’re in life’s ups or downs, moms will always stick by you.
Heartbreaking
Moms are superhumans, even in the worst of times.
A Young Mother
Too much responsibility at too young of an age.
First Steps
That kid’s probably a grandmother now.
The Dollhouse
Yeah, people had a lot of kids back in the day.
Factory Workers
During World War 2, a lot of mothers started working in factories for the first time.
The Wet Nurse
Wet nurses were really common in the past, when a lot of mothers were too weak to produce milk.
A Cute Portrait
Rare to see women smile in old photos, but always good to see.
The Pug!
That’s a perfect family of 6 (with dad behind the camera, hopefully).
Hat Disparity
That girl probably got a bigger hat in a few years.
Reading Time
Motherhood just doesn’t change.
Stylish Shoot
The mom sort of looks like Lana Del Rey.
Posh Sofa
We need to bring this fashion back.
A Sailor’s Mom
Let’s hope that kid wasn’t an actual sailor, that would be awkward.
The Birthday
We don’t see a lot of inclusivity in vintage photos, so this one’s nice.
