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We re Gonna Hang out the Washing on the Siegfried Line, by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr, British sheet music cover, c1939 (colour litho)
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We re Gonna Hang out the Washing on the Siegfried Line, by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr, British sheet music cover, c1939 (colour litho)
6031931 We re Gonna Hang out the Washing on the Siegfried Line, by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr, British sheet music cover, c1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We re Gonna Hang out the Washing on the Siegfried Line, by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr, British sheet music cover, c1939.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 22883482
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cover Morale Boosting Optimism Performer Propaganda Second World War Sheet Song Wartime Washing World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Wwii 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Ephemera
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The vibrant and nostalgic sheet music cover titled "We're Gonna Hang out the Washing on the Siegfried Line" captures a moment in history during the late 1930s. The artwork, created by an anonymous English School artist, showcases a scene of misplaced optimism amidst the looming threat of war. Depicting a cheerful British family hanging laundry on a clothesline against the backdrop of Germany's fortified Siegfried Line, this image serves as both propaganda and morale-boosting material during World War II. The song, composed by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr, was popularized by George Elrick, a renowned singer of that era. In this snapshot from history, we witness how art played its part in boosting spirits and fostering unity among soldiers and civilians alike. The catchy tune served as an anthem for hope despite the tension that filled Europe at that time. This print is not just about washing lines or German fortifications; it represents resilience in uncertain times. It symbolizes how people found solace through simple acts like doing laundry while facing adversity head-on. Preserved within private collections today, this piece of ephemera stands as a testament to human spirit and creativity during one of humanity's darkest periods. It reminds us of our ability to find joy even when faced with challenging circumstances – an enduring message that resonates across generations.
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