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Women riding on cases of TNT, WW1
Women riding on cases of TNT, packed for despatch to a shell factory, First World War.
1914-1918
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Media ID 23150722
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans
Boxes Caps Case Cases Crate Crates Employment Equality Explosive Explosives Load Overalls Packed Push Pushing Truck Weapons
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in history during the First World War, as women boldly ride atop cases of TNT, ready for dispatch to a shell factory. Dressed in protective overalls and caps, they exude confidence and determination as they push their cargo towards a waiting truck. The year was 1914-1918, a time when the world was embroiled in the Great War, and the demand for munitions was insatiable. Women, who had traditionally been relegated to the sidelines of the workforce, were now stepping up to the plate in a big way. The image of women riding on cases of explosives is a testament to their newfound role in the war effort. The wooden crates, filled with TNT, are a stark reminder of the deadly nature of the work, yet the women's smiles suggest a sense of pride and camaraderie. The scene is a powerful symbol of the shift towards gender equality in employment during wartime. Women were no longer confined to domestic roles, but were instead contributing to the production of weapons that would help win the war. The photograph captures a moment of progress, as women proved that they were capable of handling heavy loads and performing tasks that were once considered the exclusive domain of men. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by women during the First World War, and the important role they played in the war effort. It is a testament to their resilience, their courage, and their determination to contribute to the war effort in any way they could.
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