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Land Girls WWII
Thresher training for Land Girls on a farm during World War II
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Media ID 1608041
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Land Girl Land Girls Thresher Ww 2 Ww Ii
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the evocative image "Threshing Training for Land Girls on a Farm during World War II" from the Mary Evans/Robert Hunt Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph transports you to a bygone era, showcasing the resilience and determination of the Land Girls as they learn the art of threshing to support the war effort. The high-quality canvas print brings the rich tones and intricate details of this iconic image to life, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Embrace history and inspire conversation with this unique and thought-provoking piece.
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 Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during World War II, as Land Girls undergo thresher training on a farm. The image transports us back to a period of great historical significance, when the contribution of women to the war effort was crucial. The Land Army, established in 1939, was a vital component of the British war effort during World War II. With many men away fighting, the agricultural sector faced a severe labor shortage. Women, who had traditionally been excluded from farming, stepped up to fill the gap. The Land Girls, as they came to be known, underwent rigorous training to learn the skills necessary to work on the farms. In this photograph, we see a group of Land Girls gathered around a thresher, a large machine used to separate the grain from the stalks and husks. The women, dressed in their uniforms, are intently focused on the task at hand, their expressions determined and serious. The farmer, a man in a flat cap and overalls, stands at the back, observing and guiding the process. The scene is reminiscent of the traditional image of rural life, yet the presence of these women in overalls and caps, working alongside men, challenges the gender norms of the time. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the important role women played during the war, and the ways in which they challenged societal expectations and contributed to the war effort in unexpected ways. The photograph, from the Mary Evans/Robert Hunt Collection, is a poignant and evocative snapshot of a bygone era. It invites us to reflect on the sacrifices and contributions of the Land Girls during World War II, and the ways in which women have continued to challenge gender roles and make their mark on history.
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