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Using a sewing machine to attach a lacy edging
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Using a sewing machine to attach a lacy edging
Using a sewing machine to attach a lacy edging. Date: circa 1940
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Craft Crafts Frilly Hands Jones Lacy Needle Needles Ring Sewing Thread
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This photograph, dated circa 1940, depicts a dedicated woman skillfully using a sewing machine to attach a delicate lacy edging to a piece of clothing. The image transports us back in time to the wartime era of the 1940s, a period of great resilience and resourcefulness for the British people. With World War II in full swing, rationing and making do with limited resources became a way of life. The woman's determined expression and focused gaze convey her determination to complete the task at hand, while her hands deftly guide the fabric and lace under the needle. The sewing machine, a familiar sight in many English homes during this time, is a testament to the importance of domestic crafts and the role they played in maintaining a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos of war. The intricate lacy edging, reminiscent of the frilly, feminine fashions of the era, adds a touch of elegance and beauty to the otherwise practical piece of clothing. The ring-pull thread spool and the array of needles on the table nearby suggest that this task may be a lengthy one, but the woman is undeterred. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the British people during the wartime years, as they continued to create and mend clothing using their sewing skills and the equipment at their disposal.
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