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WWII knitting booklet, Home Front Woollies
Front cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed services. Date: c.1941
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Booklet Cardigan Cardigans Craft Crafts Dads Garments Guard Handicraft Handicrafts Handmade Homemade Jumper Jumpers Knit Knitted Knitters Knitting Mend Patterns Sweater Sweaters Weldon Weldons Wool Woollen Woollies Woolly
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating cover of "Home Front Woollies" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage WWII knitting booklet, published by Weldon's, showcases a diverse range of patterns designed to create essential garments for the Home Front. From the resolute Home Guard member to the brave women in uniform, each intricately detailed pattern tells a story of perseverance and unity during wartime. Bring a piece of history into your home with these beautifully printed, museum-quality reproductions.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 37.3cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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This evocative cover image from a WWII-era knitting booklet, titled "Home Front Woollies," showcases a diverse range of patterns designed to create garments for the British Home Front during the Second World War. The resolute-looking member of the Home Guard on the cover embodies the spirit of patriotic duty and community service that was essential during this time. The booklet also features patterns for female members of the armed services, demonstrating the important role women played in the war effort. The 1940s fashion scene was marked by practicality and resourcefulness, as people sought to conserve resources and make do with what they had. Knitting became a popular pastime and a way for individuals to contribute to the war effort by providing essential clothing for soldiers and civilians alike. The patterns in "Home Front Woollies" include designs for jumpers, sweaters, cardigans, and other garments, all made from wool or other warm, durable materials. The booklet offers a glimpse into the ingenuity and creativity of the time, as knitters adapted traditional patterns to meet the needs of the war. The cover image of this Weldon's publication, with its rich colors and intricate detail, is a testament to the enduring appeal of handmade crafts and the resilience of the human spirit during times of hardship. This image is a valuable piece of social history, offering insights into the fashion, culture, and spirit of the 1940s.
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