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We re on the mend, 1941
We re on the mend. Mending and darning clothes and fabric in wartime. 1941 Date: 1941
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Media ID 23361614
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1941 Darning Fabric Mend Mending Patching
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Bring history to life with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse - "We're on the Mend, 1941." This intriguing puzzle, featuring an image from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to the mending and darning efforts during wartime in 1941. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this puzzle is not only a fun and engaging activity but also a window into the past. Gather your family and friends around the table and embark on an educational and enjoyable journey while piecing together this piece of history.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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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We're on the Mend: A Snapshot of Resilience and Resourcefulness in Wartime Britain, 1941 This evocative photograph, taken in 1941, captures a poignant moment in the daily life of a British family during World War II. The image, titled "We're on the Mend," depicts a mother and her young daughter intently focused on the task of mending and darning clothes and fabric. The room is filled with an assortment of mending supplies: piles of clothes, baskets of thread, needles, and scissors. The worn and patched garments scattered around the room serve as a testament to the family's resourcefulness and determination to make do with what they have. The Second World War brought about unprecedented challenges for the people of Britain. Rationing, shortages, and the constant threat of air raids made everyday life a struggle. Clothes, in particular, were in short supply, and families had to make the most of what they had. Mending and darning became essential skills, and the "make do and mend" philosophy was embraced by many. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and ingenuity of the British people during wartime. It also offers a glimpse into the home front, where the war was fought not on the battlefield but in the daily lives of families. The mother and daughter in the photograph are not just mending clothes; they are mending the fabric of their lives, demonstrating that even in the darkest of times, hope and determination can prevail.
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