Canvas Print : American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting booklet
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American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting booklet
Front cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest flap. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14169012
© The Joyce Meader Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balaclava Booklet Bureau Comforts Cosy Craft Handmade Instructions Knit Knitted Knitting Leaflet Leaflets Patterns Snug Warm Warmth Wool Woollen Woolly
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring this captivating image from the American Red Cross Women's Bureau WW1 knitting booklet. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a young man wearing a knitted balaclava, exuding charm and character. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historical moment to life, adding a touch of nostalgia and warmth to any space. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality finish. Order now and relive the spirit of community and resilience from a bygone era.
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 48.4cm x 76.2cm (19.1" x 30")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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
This image showcases the patriotic spirit of the American people during the tumultuous period of World War I. The front cover of the "The American Red Cross Women's Bureau Instructions for Knitting Comforts for Soldiers" booklet, dated 1917, proudly displays a handsome young man wearing a knitted balaclava with an extended chest flap. The image serves as a testament to the essential role that homemade comforts played in supporting the troops during this time. As the United States entered the Great War in 1917, the American Red Cross Women's Bureau launched an initiative to provide soldiers with handmade knitted items to keep them warm and comfortable in the harsh conditions of the battlefield. The balaclava, a versatile and practical piece of clothing, was a popular choice for knitting projects due to its ability to protect the head, neck, and face from the cold and harsh weather. The image of the young man, dressed in the woolly balaclava, exudes a sense of snugness and warmth, conveying the comfort and care that went into each and every item produced through this grassroots effort. The booklet, filled with patterns and instructions, would have been distributed to women across the country, encouraging them to participate in this meaningful cause. The balaclava, along with other knitted items such as socks, scarves, and mittens, became symbols of hope and support for the soldiers on the front lines. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the power of community and the importance of providing comfort and care to those in need, especially during times of war. The image of the young man, clad in his knitted balaclava, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the American people and their unwavering commitment to supporting their troops.
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