Darn Collection

Smith DSA-1 Miniplane N90P (msn FWS-1). (DSA - Darn Small Airplane) Built in 1956 and registration cancelled on 17 May 2013. Date: circa 1970

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Who Cares a Darn
The Caption is Who cares a darn. A watrtime slogan was Make do and Mend. Clothing was rationed but this young lady seems prettly cheerful. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Now this economy is here
The Caption is Now this economy is here - we ll have to darn the darns Ole dear. They have been darning since 1941 so they probably really are down to the darns

Darn my Mother!, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465415 Darn my Mother!, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Sewing Needles, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731053 Sewing Needles, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Needles)

The Little Dressmaker, 1858 (oil on panel)
WLT207134 The Little Dressmaker, 1858 (oil on panel) by Frere, Pierre Edouard (1819-86); 27.3x21.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Cornish Grandmother repairs her Grandsons Clothing
No more Flora for you my Son!. A Cornish Grandmother takes her Grandson over her knee to repair his torn shorts, the result of too much enthusiastic running through the undergrowth

WW2 birthday card, dog as soldier, Pack up your Troubles and have a darn good smile! Date: circa 1942

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Y Darn Papur
Y Darn Papur. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 15. Welsh version of The Scrap of Paper - Prussias Perfidy

Darn It by Edmund Blampied
A pretty sketch of a young woman darning a stocking - a fine example of war economy. 1916

Dutch Peasant Girls knitting Fathers socks
Dutch Peasant Girls knitting their Father a pair of socks. Classic Dutch scene (including obligatory windmill) visible in background Date: circa 1910s

German Bavarian Mother mends her young sons sock
Jolly German Bavarian Mother mends her happy young sons sock Date: circa 1910s

WWII recycling: mine bomb seating / W H Robinson
Take a couple of deadly sea mines, lay a wooden plank across the top, place somewhere scenic (preferably looking out to sea) sit on aforementioned plank and relax while you darn a jumper or two

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"Darn: A Stitch in Time, Connecting Generations" In the midst of the tumultuous World War II era, a comic postcard emerges with a playful message - "Who Cares a Darn?" It captures the resilient spirit of those facing adversity, finding solace in humor. Another postcard from that time depicts an economy struggling to recover - "Now this economy is here. " The sentiment echoes through history as we navigate uncertain times. Delving into the past, we stumble upon a heartfelt exclamation - "Darn my Mother. " This pen and ink artwork from the 1920s showcases the timeless frustration and love between parent and child. Meanwhile, sewing needles on a Christmas card remind us of cherished traditions passed down through generations. Amidst technological advancements, like the Smith DSA-1 Miniplane N90P soaring high above clouds, there's still room for old-fashioned craftsmanship. An oil painting titled "The Little Dressmaker" transports us back to 1858 when needlework was an art form celebrated by society. War touches every aspect of life; even birthday cards take on new meaning during wartime. A dog dressed as a soldier reminds us to honor those who served bravely during World War II. And speaking of war efforts, an intriguing recruitment poster catches our eye - "Y Darn Papur" calls upon citizens to contribute their skills towards victory. Artistic expressions continue to captivate our imagination; Edmund Blampied's piece aptly named "Darn It" portrays everyday frustrations with whimsy and charm. Moving beyond borders, we witness acts of love transcending language barriers as a Cornish grandmother repairs her grandson's clothing while Dutch peasant girls knit socks for their father. Finally, we encounter German Bavarian mother tenderly mending her young son's sock—a testament to nurturing instincts found across cultures throughout history.