Fine Art Print : War Work for Women Bus Conductress
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War Work for Women Bus Conductress
War Work for Women Bus Conductress. Lady bus or tram conductress offers the advice, If you want to Get Off, Stay on, which could be a double entendre directed at the male passenger? Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 14164575
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Advice Conductress Directed Double Entendre Offers Stay Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights Tram
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of a War Work for Women Bus Conductress from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to circa 1917, this vintage photograph showcases a lady bus conductress offering a witty piece of advice to a male passenger. With her determined gaze and confident posture, she embodies the spirit of women's contributions during wartime. Add this intriguing piece of history to your home or office décor and start a conversation with its intriguing double entendre. Experience the allure of the past with our high-quality Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.1cm x 53.3cm (13" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the War Work for Women movement during the First World War, as a determined and confident bus conductress offers advice to a male passenger. Dated circa 1917, this image is a testament to the significant role women played in the workforce during this pivotal period in history. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had gained momentum in the years leading up to the war. With men away at the front, women were needed to keep industries running and support the war effort in various ways. The bus and tram conductress became a symbol of women's newfound independence and economic power. The conductress's advice, "If you want to Get Off, Stay on," could be interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it was a practical instruction for passengers, reminding them to signal their intention to get off the bus in advance. However, it could also be seen as a double entendre, subtly directed at the male passenger. The phrase could be interpreted as a playful challenge, suggesting that perhaps the passenger should stay on the bus, or even stay with the conductress, rather than leaving. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the ways in which women challenged traditional gender roles and asserted their place in the workforce during the First World War. It is a reminder of the important contributions made by women during this period and the enduring impact of the suffragette movement on women's rights and suffrage.
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