Ladies of the Council of Queen Marys Needlework Guild
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Ladies of the Council of Queen Marys Needlework Guild
Members of the Council of Queen Marys Needlework Guild. On 10th August 1914 Queen Mary issued an appeal to the women of the Empire to organise a large collection of garments for those who will suffer on account of World War One. The garments were of service to soldiers, sailors, and Territorials, to their families, to the military and naval hospitals and to those among the poorer classes of the population. The more useful garments for soldiers and sailors on active service included flannel shirts, socks, sweaters and cardigan jackets, and for the naval and military hospitals, night-shirts, pyjamas, flannel bed-jackets and bed-socks. Date: 1914
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Ampthill Bathurst Charity Council Garments Guild Harcourt Hobhouse Hope Lansdowne Marchioness Marys Members Needle Needlework Northcliffe Salisbury Worker
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In this evocative photograph, members of the prestigious Council of Queen Mary's Needlework Guild come together in 1914, united in their commitment to support those affected by the ongoing First World War. With the urging of Queen Mary, who issued an appeal to women across the Empire, these ladies dedicated their time and skills to creating essential garments for soldiers, sailors, and their families, as well as for military and naval hospitals and the poorer classes of the population. The Council of Queen Mary's Needlework Guild, a charitable organization, was made up of influential women from various backgrounds, including the Marchioness of Salisbury, Lady Ampthill, Lady Bathurst, Lady Hope, Lady Northcliffe, Lady Asquith, and others. They worked tirelessly to produce practical items such as flannel shirts, socks, sweaters, cardigan jackets, night-shirts, pyjamas, flannel bed-jackets, and bed-socks. This photograph captures a moment in history when women from all walks of life came together to make a difference during a time of great need. The Ladies of the Council of Queen Mary's Needlework Guild embodied the spirit of charity and selflessness, using their needlework skills to provide comfort and support to those affected by the First World War. Their efforts served as a testament to the power of community and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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