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Sweaters for Troops postcards, WW1 knitting
A printed postcard with words of thanks from Mr John Penoyre who organised large-scale donations of knitted sweaters for solders and sailors during the First World War. He wrote frequently to the press with his requests, and helped to distribute tens of thousands of handknitted jumpers to the troops throughout the war. Date: c.1915
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Appeal Appeals Charities Charity Comforts Donations Effort Jumper Jumpers Knitted Knitting Patriotic Postcards Sweater Sweaters Words
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 26.4cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant postcard, dated around 1915, features a heartfelt message of gratitude from John Penoyre, a dedicated organizer of the Sweaters for Troops campaign during World War I. With the caption "Many thanks for your kind assistance in our great national effort to send comforts to our soldiers and sailors at the front," Penoyre's words speak to the spirit of patriotism and charity that swept through communities during the war. Penoyre's tireless efforts to collect and distribute handknitted jumpers to the troops were widely publicized through frequent appeals to the press. Thousands of jumpers were sent to the front lines, providing much-needed warmth and comfort to soldiers and sailors braving the harsh conditions of the battlefield. The image on the postcard shows a row of neatly folded, handknitted sweaters, each one a testament to the time and care put into each piece. The act of knitting became a symbol of hope and support for the troops, with many people across the country participating in the effort. This postcard is a powerful reminder of the ways in which communities came together during wartime to provide comfort and support to those on the front lines. The Sweaters for Troops campaign is just one example of the many charitable efforts that emerged during World War I, reflecting the resilience and compassion of the British people in the face of adversity.
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