WW1 knitting and the end of the war, cartoon
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WW1 knitting and the end of the war, cartoon
" Granny, I AM glad we ve lived to see peace!" A little girl expresses her relief at surviving the war. It did rather go on longer than anyone expected! Granny smiles beatifically and carries on with her knitting. Date: 1918
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Grandma Grandmother Granny Knit Knitting Peace
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In this poignant and heartwarming image from 1918, a little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, excitedly approaches a woman, her grandmother, sitting contentedly by the fireplace. The grandmother, a wise and steadfast figure, continues her work on a knitting project, her expression serene and beatific. The caption above them reads, "Granny, I AM glad we've lived to see peace!" The little girl's relief and joy at the end of the First World War is palpable, as she looks up at her grandmother with a mixture of awe and gratitude. The war, which had dragged on longer than anyone had anticipated, had taken a heavy toll on the lives of millions, particularly on the women and children who had been left behind. The image of the grandmother, steadfastly continuing her knitting, symbolizes the resilience and determination of the women and families who had endured the hardships of the war and emerged on the other side, ready to rebuild their lives. This powerful and moving cartoon serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the hope that peace would bring.
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