Photo Mug : Wartime shopping bag
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Wartime shopping bag
Instructions from Weldons Ladies Journal on how to make a gay, easy-to-make shopping bag which folds up when not in use, and is a useful alternative to the paper wrappings becoming increasingly scarce in wartime Britain. Date: 1940
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Add a touch of wartime charm to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an iconic image of a "Gay, Easy-to-Make Shopping Bag" from Mary Evans Prints Online, these mugs bring a piece of history right to your kitchen table. Perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage, these sturdy mugs not only keep your drink warm but also serve as a conversation starter. With their vintage appeal, they make a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates a bit of nostalgia. Embrace the past and make your mug collection truly unique with the Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. "
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Necessity of Wartime - The Homemade Shopping Bag: A Practical Solution to Scarce Resources from Weldon's Ladies Journal (1940) During the tumultuous years of World War II, the daily necessities of life took on a new significance as rationing and resourcefulness became the order of the day. One such necessity was the humble shopping bag. With paper wrappings increasingly scarce, the women of Britain turned to creative alternatives to carry their groceries and household items. Enter the wartime shopping bag, a simple yet ingenious creation featured in the pages of Weldon's Ladies Journal in 1940. The journal offered a step-by-step guide on how to make this 'gay, easy-to-make shopping bag' at home. The design, which could be easily folded away when not in use, was a welcome addition to any household. The instructions, accompanied by clear illustrations, detailed the use of common household materials such as calico, twine, and buttons. The shopping bag was not only a practical solution to the scarcity of paper wrappings but also a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the women of the 1940s. The front cover of the journal proudly displayed the finished product, a neatly sewn bag with a cheerful, floral design. The image of the bag, with its sturdy construction and charming appearance, serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the British spirit during wartime. The shopping bag, a seemingly mundane object, became a symbol of the forties' spirit of make-do-and-mend. It is a testament to the power of creativity and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Today, this wartime shopping bag remains an intriguing piece of history, a reminder of a time when the simple act of carrying groceries took on a new meaning and significance.
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