Browsing through photos of female war workers from WW2, I can’t help but lament the loss of the classic, wide legged, high waisted dungaree. While there are limitless repro and throwback heritage offerings for men (Mister Freedom and Sugar Cane always deliver) it is nearly impossible to find contemporary trousers for women in this style. Dickies 1922, Carhartt, …
Tag: WWII
From the archives – WWII knitting patterns
During WWII, citizens in the US and UK were encouraged to knit garments for servicemen. Trolling ebay, I found a sampling of the many patterns for sweaters, mitts, mufflers and socks. The patterns are timelessly stylish and worthy of reissue. I’m especially fond of the service cardigan and the marksman’s gloves (which would be perfect …
From the Archives – WWII Freedom Fighters
From the National Museum of Denmark archives, here are some rare snaps of freedom fighters from WWII. Woman freedom fighter with rifle at Carlsberg Breweries. May 1945 People from the academic rifle club during the Stockholm detachment Air-raid precaution exercise in Flakhaven in Odense, 1940
Archival Watercraft: War Canoe
From the Archives: Women War Workers
“Chippers.” Women war workers of Marinship Corp, 1942 The U.S. National Archives just released these terrific photos of female war workers from WW II. The images are part of NARA’s Women in WW II series. Original captions are included below. U.S. Army nurses, newly arrived, line the rail of their vessel as it pulls into …
Archival Airedales
From the archives of the Illustrated London News: A canine despatch-carrier Preparing dogs for war service Carrying a pigeon for releasing information Airedale as Red Cross worker Patrol Training
Heritage military uniforms for women
Auxilary Fire Service Auxilary Territorial Service Red Cross Officers’ Outdoor Uniform Volunteer’s uniform in the A.T.S. Auxilary Fire Service Mechanised Transport Corps W.V.S Auxilary Air Force (Officer’s Uniform) Women’s Voluntary Service Land Army From the archives of the Illustrated London News, here are some WWII uniforms for the women’s auxilary service (“its members attend to …