Metal Print : Trench Cooking for Women
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Trench Cooking for Women
Cookery lessons in a trench dug-out - a special feature at Kings College for Women, London, as training for nurses leaving for the front. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14137057
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Catering College Cookery Cooking Learning Lessons Nurse Nurses Nursing Preparation Role Roles Trench
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a rare and intriguing image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. This evocative photograph captures a cookery lesson in a trench dug-out at Kings College for Women in London during 1915. As part of their training for nursing duties at the front, these women learned essential skills for preparing meals in challenging conditions. Our high-quality Metal Print brings this historical moment to life, adding a unique and thought-provoking touch to any space. Order now and add a piece of history to your home decor.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a group of determined women and girls engaged in a unique cookery lesson at Kings College for Women in London during the tumultuous year of 1915. Amidst the backdrop of World War I, these ladies are not only honing their culinary skills but also preparing themselves for the vital role they would soon play as nurses on the front lines. The setting for this unconventional training session is a trench dug-out, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of the war that lay just beyond the college walls. The women, dressed in their practical aprons and hats, focus intently on their tasks, their faces reflecting a mix of concentration and camaraderie. The girls, perhaps future nurses, observe their elders with wide-eyed curiosity, eager to learn the art of cookery that would sustain both themselves and their patients in the field. The importance of this training cannot be overstated. In the midst of the chaos and danger of the war, these women would be responsible for catering to the nutritional needs of their fellow soldiers and wounded comrades. Their ability to prepare wholesome meals under challenging conditions would not only boost morale but also contribute significantly to the overall wellbeing of the troops. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these extraordinary women, their resilience, and their commitment to serving their country during a time of great need. It is a poignant reminder of the myriad roles women played during the war and the invaluable impact they had on the outcome of the conflict.
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