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Hoover advert
The Hand that held the Hoover helps the Bombed! Advert celebrating the good work of the Womens Voluntary Service, showing the mobile canteens used to provide sustainance to the wartime workers
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Media ID 4433871
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1944 Canteens Hoover Mobile Voluntary War Time
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience history come to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic 'Hoover advert' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the spirit of resilience and community during wartime, with the 'Hand that held the Hoover' helping to serve food from a mobile canteen to bombed-out workers. Our premium canvas prints are made to order, using high-quality materials and vibrant inks to bring out every detail and color. Add a touch of history to your home or office, and relive the inspiring story of the Women's Voluntary Service."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.1cm x 50.8cm (13.8" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
1. Title: "The Hand that Held the Hoover: A Testament to the Selfless Service of Women during Wartime" This evocative photograph captures the spirit of resilience and solidarity during the tumultuous years of the Second World War. The image, taken in 1944, depicts members of the Women's Voluntary Service (WVS) manning their mobile canteens, providing sustenance to the tireless workers in a bombed area. The Hoover vacuum cleaner, a symbol of domestic comfort, is seen in the foreground, subtly reminding us of the ordinary yet essential tasks that continued even amidst the chaos of war. The WVS, an all-female organization, played a crucial role in supporting the war effort by providing essential services to the military and civilians alike. Mobile canteens were just one of the many initiatives undertaken by the WVS to alleviate the hardships faced by the population during this period. These canteens, which were often set up in bombed areas, offered hot meals, tea, and a much-needed respite to the weary workers. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the selfless service rendered by women during wartime. Amidst the devastation and uncertainty, they stood firm, providing sustenance and comfort to those in need. The Hoover vacuum cleaner, an unlikely prop in this historical scene, serves as a reminder of the enduring power of ordinary objects to evoke feelings of nostalgia and hope. This photograph, with its rich historical significance, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, reminding us of the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Women's Voluntary Service and the vital role they played in supporting the war effort during the Second World War.
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