Fashion On The Ration
An exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London shows how women managed to dress fashionably despite austerity and rationing during the second world war.
More: The Guardian
A set of Countess Mountbatten’s underwear made from a silk map given to her
by a boyfriend in the Royal Air Force.
A handbag that doubled up as a respirator carrier.
Conserving fabric was vital, this wedding dress was worn by 15 different women.
More: The Guardian
The maps everyone called silk, were actually Rayon.
ReplyDeleteI'll take a close look when I visit the exhibit.
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