Collection box 1 & 2: The Status and role of Women 1900-1939
Within the V&A , you can visit the study rooms where there is a huge amount of resources and education boxes they put together into different subject areas. Luckily for me, there was an education box called: 'The Status and role of women 1900-1939'
The box contained many real paintings, lithographs, sketches and drawings from artists during the war for propaganda magazines and posters. Artists such as Archibald Hartrick, Claude Shepperson, Ettore Tito, Eric Fraser, J.H Lartique and Celia Bedford were all artists of that time which have created primary research about women and their roles within society.
I learnt how important women were to the economy and running of the country during this time - they were vital for the work force; they were given the opportunity to work in typical male jobs, got more independence and the change in their fashion.
These are a few of my favorite images from the collection. I felt they really reflected the independence and current image of women during the war.
Archibald Hartrick - Bus conductor 1917, encourage and inspire women to volunteer these jobs within the railway
Celia Bedford - Fisherwomen; 1930, group of women engaged in hard physical work
Ettore Tito - Aide toi le ciel t'aidera, 1925-30, modern girl of that time capable of fixing car - independence of women
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