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Patriotic stockings
Stockings embroidered with the Allied flags, a fashionable way of showing off ones legs and patriotism during the First World War. According to The Bystander, How can a nation possessing such daughters fail to triumph over an unscrupulous foe? Date: 1916
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This photograph, published in The Bystander magazine in 1916, showcases a fashionable display of patriotism during the First World War. The image features a group of women proudly showcasing their patriotic stockings, embroidered with the Allied flags of Britain, France, and Russia. As shorter skirts became popular during this time, legs were more frequently on display, making these stockings a chic and meaningful way for women to express their support for their nations. The caption, which accompanies the photograph, poses a rhetorical question: "How can a nation possessing such daughters fail to triumph over an unscrupulous foe?" The answer lies in the unity and determination of these women, who were committed to supporting their countries and their allies in the face of adversity. The intricate embroidery on the stockings reflects the skill and craftsmanship of the women who made them, adding to their significance as both fashionable and patriotic items. The use of the Allied flags also symbolizes the unity and cooperation between the nations fighting against the common enemy. This photograph offers a glimpse into the ways in which women expressed their patriotism during the First World War, and serves as a reminder of the important role that fashion and clothing can play in reflecting and shaping cultural and historical moments.
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