They were made of cheap pressed cardboard with a narrow tin band around the edges.
stuff that they needed
The evacuees could take one suitcase with warm clothes for the countryside. Children could take a toy or book and photos of their family. They wore their coats on their backs and wore boots if they had them. They took personal hygiene items too.
The evacuees brought their own sugar purchased with their ration cards. They were not going to leave it behind since it was a precious commodity. They had to bring their ration cards too. Unfortunately some unscrupulous people stole food and ration cards from the evacuees.
a papier mache suitcase is a suitcase made using the paper mache technique.
they made their own entertainment and made toys
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evacuees boxes
Evacuees had to wear something warm on the train.
The evacuees were evacuated on the 3rd of September 1939
Evacuees in WW2 were allowed teddies. Many pictures of evacuees boarding the trains have children with teddies.
Labels were tied on to evacuees when they left home
the best book about evacuees is chivvy billy