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Painted Fabrics clothes being modelled
The establishment of Painted Fabrics Limited owed much to Annie Bindon Carter (1883-1969) who, in 1915, volunteered to help at the Wharncliffe War Hospital at Middlewood, Sheffield. She organised painting classes as a form of occupational therapy for soldiers who had suffered physical and psychological injuries (including amputations) during the First World War.At the end of the war Mrs Carter obtained premises at West Bar, Sheffield which were converted and equipped as workshops for a few men, with financial help from local people. After a visit from Earl Haig, the authorities realised the possibilities of employment for severely disabled ex-servicemen that the enterprise presented. In 1923, land and hutments at the old WaC (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps) camp at Norton Woodseats, Sheffield were purchased by the United Services Fund and leased to the newly formed company Painted Fabrics Limited. Some of the huts became workshops, while others were converted to homes for some of the men and their wives and families.Original at Sheffield Archives, ref. PF/4/2/7
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This print showcases the remarkable impact of Painted Fabrics Limited, a pioneering enterprise that owed its establishment to the indomitable spirit of Annie Bindon Carter. In 1915, amidst the chaos and devastation of the First World War, Mrs. Carter selflessly volunteered at Wharncliffe War Hospital in Middlewood, Sheffield. Recognizing the therapeutic power of art, she organized painting classes for soldiers who had endured both physical and psychological injuries during their service. Following the war's end, Mrs. Carter secured premises at West Bar in Sheffield with generous financial support from local individuals. These spaces were transformed into workshops where a select group of men could find employment and purpose once again. The potential for empowering severely disabled ex-servicemen was soon realized by authorities after a visit from Earl Haig himself. In 1923, Painted Fabrics Limited found its permanent home at Norton Woodseats in Sheffield. The United Services Fund purchased land and hutments previously occupied by the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WaC), converting them into workshops as well as homes for some employees and their families. This historic photograph captures an inspiring moment when Painted Fabrics clothes are being modeled - garments that embody resilience and creativity born out of adversity. Preserved within Sheffield Archives, this image serves as a testament to Annie Bindon Carter's unwavering dedication to supporting those who sacrificed so much for their country during wartime.
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