L Amour Tricote, WW1 knitting
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L Amour Tricote, WW1 knitting
An elegant French lady absorbed in her knitting ignores a playful cherub who is tumbling about with her ball of wool. Knitting illustration from 1914 when women on the home front of the countries at war were busy knitting comforts for the troops. Date: 1914
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Ball Cherub Comforts Knit Knitter Knitters Knitting Playful Wool
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Amour Tricote: A Timeless Image of Perseverance and Devotion During WWI This image, titled "Amour Tricote," depicts an elegant French lady deeply engrossed in her knitting, oblivious to the playful antics of a cherub tumbling about with her ball of wool. This evocative illustration, created in 1914, encapsulates the spirit of the women on the home front during the First World War. As the world was embroiled in the devastating conflict of the First World War, women in countries affected by the war took up their needles and began knitting comforts for the troops. This simple act of solidarity and support became a symbol of hope and love, as the soldiers on the front lines were reminded of the warmth and care of their loved ones back home. The lady in this illustration embodies the grace and determination of the women who dedicated their time and energy to this cause. Her unwavering focus on her knitting, despite the mischievous interruption of the cherub, symbolizes the perseverance and dedication of these women. The playful cherub, in turn, represents the innocence and resilience of the human spirit, even in the midst of war. This beautiful illustration, created in 1914, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of the women on the home front during WWI. It is a testament to the power of human connection and the enduring bond between loved ones, even in the most challenging of times.
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