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Young lady - London - smart blouse / jerkin combo
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Young lady - London - smart blouse / jerkin combo
Young lady (Mrs Wiseman) walking purposely down a North London street - she is wearing a very smart and distinctive embroidered blouse and jerkin outfit and has her hair set with a permanent wave. Date: 1940
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© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
Blouse Distinctive Embroidered Ensemble Jerkin Smart Strides Walk Walks Short
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This photograph captures the determined strides of a young lady named Mrs. Wiseman as she walks purposely down a North London street during the 1940s. The Second World War era, with its unique blend of resilience and fashion, is vividly portrayed in this image. Mrs. Wiseman's smart and distinctive ensemble, consisting of an embroidered blouse and a short jerkin, adds an air of sophistication to her wartime attire. The intricate designs on her blouse, with its high collar and long sleeves, are a testament to the era's attention to detail and craftsmanship. The addition of a jerkin, a popular outerwear choice during the war due to its practicality and warmth, completes her stylish yet functional look. Mrs. Wiseman's hair, set with a permanent wave, is a common hairstyle of the time, reflecting the glamour and elegance that women continued to embrace despite the challenges of the war. The photograph also showcases the bustling North London street, with a red double-decker bus making its way along the road in the background, adding to the sense of everyday life continuing amidst the larger historical context. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the fashion, spirit, and determination of a young woman navigating the streets of London during the 1940s.
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