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Women Work WW1 Window Cleaners
Women working as window cleaners in Nottingham during WW1. They have a wooden cart on which to carry the long wooden ladders. Captioned, The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 14393399
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Captioned Carry Cleaners Ladders Nottingham Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Women Work WW1 Window Cleaners Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This inspiring image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a group of women in Nottingham, defying conventions during World War 1. They are seen expertly maneuvering a wooden cart filled with long ladders, ready to clean the windows of a historic building. The caption, "The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham," adds a delightful touch to this timeless piece, dated circa 1917. Transform your home or office into a gallery with this beautiful and empowering addition to your collection.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham: A Testament to Women's Resilience and Determination during WWI This evocative photograph captures a group of intrepid women, hard at work as window cleaners in Nottingham, England during the First World War. Circa 1917, the women are seen gathered around a wooden cart, which they use to transport their long wooden ladders. Their determined expressions and focused demeanor belie the challenges they faced in a time when traditional gender roles were rigidly defined. As the war raged on, many women were forced to step out of their domestic spheres and into the workforce to keep the economy running. The window cleaning industry was one of many that saw a surge in female labor, as men were away fighting at the front. These women, who have come to be known as the Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham, were part of a larger movement of working women who defied societal expectations and made significant contributions to the war effort. The suffrage and suffragette movements, which advocated for women's rights to vote, were also gaining momentum during this time. The image of these women, working together to clean windows, is a powerful reminder of their resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Their labor not only helped to keep the city clean and bright, but also served as a symbol of women's growing independence and economic power. This photograph, with its rich historical context, is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the women of Nottingham during WWI. It invites us to reflect on the ways in which women have challenged and transformed societal norms, and to celebrate their ongoing contributions to our world.
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