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Canvas Print : Vera Lynn shredding her fan mail for the war effort
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Vera Lynn shredding her fan mail for the war effort
Vera Lynn, actress and radio star, Sweetheart of the Forces letting a shredding machine eat up her fan mail to aid munition-making in 1942. Date: 1942
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Media ID 14250803
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Add a touch of history and inspiration to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic image of Vera Lynn, the "Sweetheart of the Forces." In this powerful photograph from 1942, Vera Lynn is seen shredding her fan mail with a determined expression, as part of her efforts to aid the war effort by contributing to munition-making. This evocative image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available as a high-quality canvas print that brings a piece of history into your space. Each print is expertly crafted with a vibrant, fade-resistant finish and a seamless wrap design that creates a stunning, gallery-quality look. Order your Vera Lynn Canvas Print today and be inspired by her unwavering dedication and patriotism.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
In this poignant image from 1942, Vera Lynn, the beloved English actress and radio star, known as the "Sweetheart of the Forces," is seen feeding her copious fan mail into a shredding machine. Amidst the chaos and hardships of World War II, Vera, with a determined expression on her face, made a significant contribution to the war effort by recycling her mountainous pile of fan letters into much-needed paper for munition production. During the war, Vera Lynn's morale-boosting performances and recordings brought comfort and hope to British troops and civilians alike. Her popularity was such that she received an overwhelming amount of fan mail, which would usually pile up in her London flat. In order to help the war effort, she decided to recycle her correspondence, symbolizing the spirit of making sacrifices for the greater good. This powerful photograph encapsulates the resilience, selflessness, and unity that defined the British people during World War II. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals, like Vera Lynn, who went above and beyond to support the war effort and keep morale high during challenging times.
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