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Framed Print : Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes. Photograph of a woman from the from the Women's Voluntary Service outside their town hall
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Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes. Photograph of a woman from the from the Women's Voluntary Service outside their town hall
Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes. Photograph of a woman from the from the Women's Voluntary Service outside their town hall, surrounded by kitchen utensils including a German steel helmet from World War One. Date: July 1940
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Media ID 32221578
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Aitken Aluminium Appeal Appeals Baron Beaverbrook Campaign Collected Collecting Defence Effort Give Kitchen Manufacture Minister Pans Saucepan Saucepans Shortage Shortages Utensils Voluntary Appealed Bauxite
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a significant moment during World War II. Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production, making an appeal for aluminum objects to be donated for the production of aircraft. In the background, members of the Women's Voluntary Service proudly display their collection outside their town hall. Add this historical piece to your home or office decor and be inspired by the spirit of unity and determination during wartime.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this powerful photograph from July 1940, we see a woman from the Women's Voluntary Service standing proudly outside their town hall, surrounded by a collection of kitchen utensils. Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production during World War II, had made an urgent appeal for objects made of aluminium to aid in the manufacture of aeroplanes for the war effort.
Amongst the pots and pans donated by members of the community is a German steel helmet from World War One, serving as a stark reminder of past conflicts and the importance of coming together in times of need. The image captures not only the spirit of generosity and unity that defined wartime Britain but also highlights the resourcefulness and determination displayed by individuals on the home front.
As shortages became more prevalent due to increased demand for materials such as bauxite, campaigns like these were crucial in mobilizing civilian support for military production. This photograph serves as a poignant symbol of ordinary citizens making extraordinary contributions towards victory in a time when every little bit counted.
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