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Reeling the Silk for wedding dress train, Princess Elizabeth
Reeling the Silk for the wedding dress train of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) - Lullingstone Silk Farm, 1947. Date: 1947
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Media ID 18076040
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1947 Dressmaking Fabric Jun18 Lullingstone Mechanism Reeling Silk Elizabeth
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Experience the magic of history with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This beautiful puzzle features the captivating image "Reeling the Silk for wedding dress train, Princess Elizabeth" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing puzzle takes you back in time to 1947, as you help prepare for the wedding of the future Queen Elizabeth II at Lullingstone Silk Farm. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this puzzle is not only a fun and engaging activity, but a chance to be a part of a historic moment. Immerse yourself in the rich history and tradition of this iconic moment, and create lasting memories with every piece you place.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76cm x 47.9cm (29.9" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
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.
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Reeling the Silk for the Wedding Dress Train of Princess Elizabeth: A Glimpse into the 1940s Silk Industry This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Lullingstone Silk Farm in 1947, as women skillfully operate antique reeling machines to produce silk thread for the train of Princess Elizabeth's (later Queen Elizabeth II) wedding dress. The future monarch's marriage to Philip Mountbatten on June 18, 1947, was a symbol of hope and renewal for a war-weary nation, and the meticulous creation of her wedding attire was a source of national pride. The silk industry held a significant place in the history of textiles, and the production process was a labor-intensive endeavor. In this image, we see the intricate mechanism of the reeling machine at work, with the women carefully guiding the raw silk threads through the machine, which winds them onto spools. The silk was then woven into fabric for the dressmaking process. The scene at Lullingstone Silk Farm represents the dedication and craftsmanship that went into the creation of the iconic wedding dress. The women in the photograph embody the resilience and determination of the era, as they worked diligently to contribute to this historic moment. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the 1940s silk industry and the production process behind the creation of a royal wedding gown.
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