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The “Do and Make Do” Movement of the 1940s: A Fashionable History of Resilience

Woman sewing in 1940s house

The “Do and Make Do” Movement of the 1940s: A Fashionable History of Resilience The 1940s were a decade defined by war, rationing, and the necessity for resourcefulness. Out of these challenging circumstances, the “Do and Make Do” movement emerged, encapsulating the spirit of resilience and ingenuity that permeated everyday life, especially in the realm […]