Photographic Print : Trench Cooking for Women
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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) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'Trench Cooking for Women' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us to 1915, where women at Kings College for Women in London received special cookery lessons in a trench dug-out. Designed as training for nurses heading to the front lines, this unique moment in history is now a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Relive the past and add a touch of nostalgia to your space with this intriguing and historically significant print.
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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 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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