BRITAINS SOLDIERS VILLAGE GREEN 35027 - “Virgil! Quick Come See!” 1860s Woman

Name: BRITAINS SOLDIERS VILLAGE GREEN 35027 - “Virgil! Quick Come See!” 1860s Woman
Brand: Britains

Britains

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION!!!\n\nFOR COLLECTORS OF 14 YEARS +, THIS IS A DETAILED SCALE MODEL PRODUCED BY WILLIAM BRITAINS (FAMOUS FOR YEARS OF PRODUCING METAL \""TOY\"" SOLDIERS).\nVirgil! Quick Come See!\u201D 1860s Woman Shouting - Diecast Painted Metal\nWhen the American Civil War commenced women had to step into the roles left open by husbands, brothers, and fathers answering the call to arms. With the husbands gone, often never to return, they had to plant and harvest crops, feed animals, and operate farm machinery along with their previous daily work of domestic and familial chores. Their daily uniform was a simple work dress worn without crinoline (hoops skirts), a sturdy apron, and a neckerchief. Hair is worn up and out of the way. Is she calling across the fields beckoning for assistance with the plow, or calling across the hollow to let family know dinner is ready, or to announce that the army has been spotted up the road perhapsW