Sammelt Brennesseln, die deutsche Baumwolle – Vintage Print
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This historic image of Sammelt Brennesseln, die deutsche Baumwolle brings a moment of history to your wall. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Sammelt Brennesseln, die deutsche Baumwolle
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Its German title, roughly "Collect nettles, the German cotton," states the appeal directly: gather stinging nettles to stand in for a fiber Germany could no longer import. The Allied naval blockade cut off shipments of cotton and other raw materials, so wartime authorities and civic groups turned to native plants, since nettle stalks could be processed into a coarse, usable cloth. Campaigns like this asked ordinary households, including schoolchildren, to collect the plants. Dated 1918, the piece belongs to the final year of the war, when shortages were at their most severe.
| Created / published | 1918 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 4,019 × 5,000 px · prints to 13 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 1626_Sammelt_Brennesseln_die_1918 |
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