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Three duchesses doing war work, WW1
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Three duchesses doing war work, WW1
Three duchesses doing war work at the start of the First World War. Above: the Duchess of Westminster working at her sewing machine in the open air at Gifford House, Roehampton, wearing a large hat, making items for a field hospital. Below left: the Duchess of Hamilton in her uniform as a Red Cross nurse. Below right: Millicent Duchess of Sutherland arriving at the front in Belgium to serve as a Red Cross nurse. Date: August 1914
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Three Noble Duchesses: Pioneering Women in WWI War Efforts This evocative photograph captures three British duchesses, each making significant contributions to the war efforts during the early days of the First World War. Above, the Duchess of Westminster, clad in a large sun hat, is pictured in the open air at Gifford House, Roehampton, diligently working at her sewing machine. Her determined expression and the piles of fabric nearby suggest that she is producing items for a field hospital, her patriotic act a testament to the spirit of wartime service and resourcefulness. Below left, the Duchess of Hamilton is seen in her Red Cross nurse uniform, ready to offer her skills and compassion to wounded soldiers. Her uniform bears the insignia of the Red Cross, symbolizing her commitment to providing aid and comfort to those in need. The Duchess of Sutherland, below right, is captured as she arrives at the front lines in Belgium, also in Red Cross nurse attire. Her determined gaze and the backdrop of a military camp underscore the immense challenges and sacrifices she was prepared to make in the name of duty and patriotism. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit and selflessness of these three duchesses, who, like countless other women during WWI, answered the call to serve their country and make a difference in the face of adversity.
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