WW1 Canadian knitting song, music sheet cover

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WW1 Canadian knitting song, music sheet cover

Knitting Socks for Daddys Men, a patriotic song with words and music by Jean Munro Mulloy, wife of Trooper Mulloy of South African fame. Published by the Anglo-Canadian Music Publishers Association in Toronto, Canada. Date: 1914-18

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Comforts Knit Knitted Knitter Knitters Knitting Patriotic Sheet Socks Song Songs

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print showcases the cover of a music sheet for the patriotic World War I song, "Knitting Socks for Daddy's Men," composed by Jean Munro Mulloy, wife of Trooper Mulloy of South African fame. Published by the Anglo-Canadian Music Publishers Association in Toronto, Canada between 1914 and 1918, this song served as a poignant call to action for Canadian women during the First World War. As the title suggests, the lyrics of this song encouraged women to knit socks for the soldiers at the front lines, offering both physical and emotional comfort. The image on the cover depicts a determined woman, her brow furrowed in concentration as she knits, her eyes fixed on a photograph of a soldier. The words "Knitting Socks for Daddy's Men" are emblazoned across the top, while the subtitle, "A Patriotic Song with Words and Music by Jean Munro Mulloy," appears below. The use of the term "Daddy's Men" underscores the personal connection that many Canadian women felt to the soldiers fighting in Europe. By knitting socks, they could contribute in a meaningful way to the war effort, providing essential items that would help keep the soldiers warm and comfortable. This music sheet cover is a powerful reminder of the ways in which women played a vital role in supporting the troops during World War I. The image of the determined knitter, focused on her work and thinking of the soldier who would benefit from her labor, encapsulates the spirit of sacrifice, patriotism, and community that defined the war years in Canada.

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