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Womens War Work WW1 Munitions
A painting of a munitions worker by Edith Harwood (1894-C1916) wearing the blue uniform of overalls and bonnet, the woman holds, with gloved hands, a shell, possibly made at the Royal Arsenal Woolwich. Three small inscriptions to the bottom of the painting read, Painted by Edith Harwood, Florence, Italy. Mary Harwood, Maker of Munitions, London 1916. For R.J. Harwood, Boston, Lincolnshire. The painting has an ornate gothic style wooden frame with incised columns, fleur de lys and foliage decoration in gold. Date: 1916
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1894 Arsenal Bonnet Boston Bottom C1916 Edith Florence Gloved Hands Harwood Holds Inscriptions Lincolnshire Maker Munitions Overalls Possibly Read Shell Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Three Woolwich Worker Made Rights
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This evocative painting, titled "Mary Harwood, Maker of Munitions," captures the spirit of women's contributions to the war effort during World War I. Painted by English artist Edith Harwood in 1916 while she was living in Florence, Italy, the work depicts a munitions worker in a blue uniform of overalls and bonnet. With gloved hands, she cradles a shell, possibly made at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, a major center for munitions production during the war. The painting's intricate gothic style wooden frame, adorned with incised columns, fleur de lis, and foliage decoration in gold, adds to its historical and artistic significance. The three small inscriptions at the bottom of the painting provide insight into its provenance. The first, "Painted by Edith Harwood," identifies the artist. The second, "Mary Harwood, Maker of Munitions, London 1916," honors the subject of the painting, a woman who played a crucial role in the war effort. The third, "For R.J. Harwood, Boston, Lincolnshire," suggests a personal connection to the recipient of the painting. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained momentum during this period. Women's participation in the war effort, including munitions work, helped to challenge traditional gender roles and pave the way for greater gender equality. This painting is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and contributions of women during a pivotal moment in history.
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