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Cathleen Mann, 1940
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Cathleen Mann, 1940
Artist and costume designer Cathleen Mann, Lady Queensbury, alongside Rosaleen Forbes. Both women worked in the Mechanised Transport Corps during the War.
1940
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of two remarkable women, Cathleen Mann, Lady Queensbury, and Rosaleen Forbes, during the tumultuous year of 1940, as they served their country in the Mechanised Transport Corps (MTC) during World War II. Cathleen Mann, an accomplished artist and costume designer, was a trailblazer in her field, known for her innovative and groundbreaking work. Her illustrious career spanned various artistic mediums, from painting to stage design. However, when the call to duty came, she answered it with unwavering dedication. Lady Queensbury, as she was later known, joined the MTC, a branch of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service (WATS), which played a vital role in maintaining the logistical support for the British military. Rosaleen Forbes, also an artist and designer, stands beside Cathleen in this image, a testament to the multifaceted roles women played during the war. Both women, with their creative backgrounds, likely contributed significantly to the morale of their fellow soldiers and civilians, using their artistic talents to create engaging posters, costumes, and other visual materials that boosted the spirits of those on the home front. Their uniforms, adorned with the insignia of the MTC, symbolize their commitment to the war effort. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the myriad ways in which women, like Cathleen Mann and Rosaleen Forbes, made indelible contributions to the war effort during World War II, both on the home front and at the battlefield.
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