Mother knitting during WW1, cartoon
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Mother knitting during WW1, cartoon
Oh, yes, Mater, we had a posh time of it down there. Whatever do you mean by " posh, " Gerald? Don t you know? Its slang for " swish" ! An officer in the army returns to the family home full of his new, cosmopolitan ways. His sister sits at the piano, while his mother is busy with her wartime knitting. Date: 1918
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Mother's Wartime Knitting - A Tale of Two Worlds, 1918
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Amidst the backdrop of the First World War, the front lines were far from the only battlefield. At home, families endured their own struggles and adjustments as loved ones went off to fight. In this charming cartoon from 1918, published by Mary Evans Prints Online, we witness the reunion of an army officer with his family. The soldier, full of new experiences and "posh" ways, returns to find his sister playing the piano and his mother engrossed in her wartime knitting. The cartoon, titled "Oh, yes, Mater, we had a posh time of it down there. Whatever do you mean by 'posh,' Gerald? Don't you know? It's slang for 'swish'!", captures the humor and contrasts of the time. The officer's use of the trendy slang term "posh" highlights his exposure to the cosmopolitan world of the army, while his mother's focus on her knitting underscores the steadfastness and resilience of the homefront. As the family reunites, the cartoon offers a glimpse into the daily life of families during the war. The mother's knitting, a common wartime activity, symbolizes the crucial role women played in supporting the war effort. The scene also showcases the enduring bond between family members and their ability to adapt and find humor in the midst of challenging times. This piece of history, with its humorous take on the experiences of soldiers and their families during WWI, continues to resonate with us today. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by families during the war and the power of humor and resilience in the face of adversity.
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