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Fine Art Print : Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough
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Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough
Duchess of York at a Training Hostel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire - part os a scheme fostered jointly by the Imperial and Australian Governments to train girls for domestic service on the Dominion. The girls presented her with an iced cake and in this picture the Duchess is stirring the Christmas pudding. Date: 1927
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Australian Dominion Duchess Harborough Hostel Initiative Leicestershire Meeting Official Royals Trained Visiting 1927 Elizabeth
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite Duchess of York print from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Duchess of York during her visit to a Training Hostel in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Part of a joint scheme fostered by the Imperial War Museum and the Women's Voluntary Services, this photograph offers a unique glimpse into history. Add an air of sophistication and charm to your home or office with this stunning fine art print.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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.
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In this evocative photograph from 1927, the Duchess of York, later to become Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, visits the Training Hostel in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, as part of an initiative fostered jointly by the Imperial and Australian Governments to train girls for domestic service in the Dominion. The Duchess, who was the wife of the future King George VI, is warmly greeted by a group of young trainees, who have gathered around her to present her with an iced cake as a token of their appreciation. The Duchess is shown in the image, dressed in a stylish yet practical outfit, with a smile on her face as she stirs a large Christmas pudding, no doubt a traditional activity during the festive season. The girls, dressed in their uniforms, watch on with excitement and anticipation, no doubt eager to learn the skills that would enable them to secure employment in the Dominion and contribute to the growing British communities there. The visit to the Training Hostel was a significant moment in the lives of these young women, who were given the opportunity to receive comprehensive training in domestic service, including cookery, cleaning, laundry work, and childcare. The scheme, which was part of a larger effort to address the labor shortages in the Dominion, was a testament to the close relationship between the Imperial and Australian Governments and the importance they placed on the contribution of women to the development of their countries. This photograph, taken in the 1920s, offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, when the role of women in society was undergoing significant change, and the connections between the British Isles and the Dominion were stronger than ever. The image of the Duchess, surrounded by the eager young trainees, is a reminder of the important role that the monarchy played in shaping the lives of ordinary people and fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.
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