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Waitresses wearing gas masks, WWII
Waitresses in a popular London restaurant going about their duties during the early weeks of the Second World War, with gas masks in a tin container worn like a bustle at the back of their waistband. Date: 1939
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Media ID 14395716
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Canisters Mask Masks Protection Restaurant Waitresses Nippies
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 59.3cm x 59.9cm (23.3" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a group of waitresses working diligently in a popular London restaurant during the early days of the Second World War. Dated 1939, the image shows the waitresses going about their duties with a sense of determination and resilience, despite the unusual addition of gas masks hanging from tin containers worn like bustles at the back of their waistbands. As the threat of air raids loomed over the city, restaurants and other public spaces implemented various measures to protect their staff and patrons from the potential hazards of gas attacks. The use of gas masks became a common sight on the British home front, with the government distributing millions of masks to civilians in preparation for possible chemical warfare. The waitresses in this photograph, often referred to as "nippies" or "Nippas," are seen here carrying their masks in the easily accessible canisters, ready to put them on at a moment's notice. Their expression suggests a sense of normalcy and routine, as they continue to serve their customers in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty of wartime. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the daily life of Londoners during the early weeks of the Second World War, and the innovative ways in which they adapted to the challenges of the time. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people, and the importance of staying calm and carrying on in the face of adversity.
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