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Womens Land Army WW1
Womens Land Army WW1. Somewhat idealised portrait of a Land Girl in hat and smock. Pitchfork over her shoulder. Captioned, National Service Sunshine on the Land Date: Circe 1917
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Captioned Circe Idealised Pitchfork Shoulder Smock Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Sunshine Rights
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Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War, a beacon of resilience and determination emerged in the form of the Women's Land Army. Circa 1917, this idealised portrait captures the spirit of a Land Girl, her face bathed in the warm glow of the sun. Donning a traditional hat and smock, she carries a pitchfork over her shoulder with an air of confidence and strength. The Women's Land Army was formed in response to the labor shortage caused by the war, as men were called to the front lines. Women, eager to contribute to the war effort and assert their newfound rights, answered the call. The Land Girls worked tirelessly on farms, tending to livestock, planting and harvesting crops, and performing other essential agricultural tasks. This image, captioned "National Service Sunshine on the Land," is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Women's Land Army during World War I. It is a poignant reminder of the significant role women played in the war effort, and the progress they made towards gaining suffrage and recognition as valuable contributors to society. The suffragette movement, which had been gaining momentum in the years leading up to the war, was a major influence on the Women's Land Army. Many Land Girls were inspired by the suffragettes' fight for women's rights and saw their work on the land as a way to prove their worth and capabilities. The Women's Land Army not only helped to feed the nation during the war but also paved the way for future generations of women to break down barriers and pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
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