Framed Print : Women WW1 Tram Conductor
Framed Photos From Mary Evans Picture Library
Women WW1 Tram Conductor
A Lady tram conductor in the city of Nottingham during WW1, when women took on roles formerly fulfilled by men. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14393393
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Conductor Emancipation Movement Nottingham Roles Struggle Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Fulfilled Rights Tram
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a courageous Women Tram Conductor from Nottingham during World War 1. As men went off to fight, women bravely took on new roles in every aspect of life, including conducting trams. This evocative photograph, circa 1916, is a powerful reminder of their indomitable spirit. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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 image of a determined and resolute woman serving as a tram conductor in the city of Nottingham during World War I. Circa 1916, the First World War had left a significant void in the workforce as men were called to the front lines, and women rose to the occasion, taking on roles formerly fulfilled by men. The suffrage movement, which advocated for women's rights and the achievement of voting power, was in full swing, and this image is a testament to the social and political progress being made. The woman in the photograph wears a simple yet practical uniform, complete with a conductor's hat and a serious expression, as she checks the fare of a passenger. Her posture exudes confidence and strength, reflecting the newfound independence and self-reliance that women were embracing during this period. The tram, a symbol of modernity and progress, serves as a backdrop to this powerful image, highlighting the role that transportation played in the daily lives of city dwellers. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the significant strides made by women during the WWI era, as they stepped out of their traditional roles and into the workforce, paving the way for greater gender equality and the eventual achievement of women's suffrage.
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