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Jigsaw Puzzle : 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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Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Step back in time with our vintage Wartime Shopping Bag Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle, featuring an instructional illustration from Weldon's Ladies Journal, invites you to immerse yourself in the history of resourceful homemaking. Learn how to create a stylish and practical shopping bag, a clever alternative to paper wrappings during wartime. Assemble this intriguing puzzle and transport yourself to a bygone era, all while enjoying the satisfying process of piecing together each charming detail. A perfect activity for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 37.2cm (11.5" x 14.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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