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Fine Art 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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image of Vera Lynn, the 'Sweetheart of the Forces.' In this powerful and poignant photograph, Vera Lynn is seen shredding her fan mail with a determined expression, her small act of sacrifice contributing to the war effort by aiding munition-making in 1942. This evocative print, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those who appreciate the spirit of resilience and patriotism during wartime. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office decor and let the story of Vera Lynn's selfless act continue to touch hearts for generations to come.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.7cm x 50.8cm (14.1" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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