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Women Work WW1 Window Cleaners
Women working as window cleaners in Nottingham during WW1. They have a wooden cart on which to carry the long wooden ladders. Captioned, The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 14393399
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Captioned Carry Cleaners Ladders Nottingham Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
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 39.6cm x 24.3cm (15.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham: A Testament to Women's Resilience and Determination during WWI This evocative photograph captures a group of intrepid women, hard at work as window cleaners in Nottingham, England during the First World War. Circa 1917, the women are seen gathered around a wooden cart, which they use to transport their long wooden ladders. Their determined expressions and focused demeanor belie the challenges they faced in a time when traditional gender roles were rigidly defined. As the war raged on, many women were forced to step out of their domestic spheres and into the workforce to keep the economy running. The window cleaning industry was one of many that saw a surge in female labor, as men were away fighting at the front. These women, who have come to be known as the Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham, were part of a larger movement of working women who defied societal expectations and made significant contributions to the war effort. The suffrage and suffragette movements, which advocated for women's rights to vote, were also gaining momentum during this time. The image of these women, working together to clean windows, is a powerful reminder of their resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Their labor not only helped to keep the city clean and bright, but also served as a symbol of women's growing independence and economic power. This photograph, with its rich historical context, is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the women of Nottingham during WWI. It invites us to reflect on the ways in which women have challenged and transformed societal norms, and to celebrate their ongoing contributions to our world.
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