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Wartime pig food poster
We Want Your Kitchen Waste - poster encouraging the saving of food scraps for use as pig food, to be collected by the council. It also feeds poultry
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Media ID 1378035
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Collected Collecting Council Feeds Keeping Kitchen Pigs Poultry Recycling Saving Scheme Scraps Thrift Waste War Time
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring this intriguing and historic "We Want Your Kitchen Waste" poster from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image takes us back in time, showcasing a poignant message from the past. Originally designed to encourage the community to save and collect their kitchen waste for use as pig and poultry food, the poster was later collected by the council. This unique piece not only serves as a conversation starter but also adds a touch of nostalgia to any room. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and vivid colors of the original image, ensuring a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Embrace the charm of history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative wartime poster, titled 'We Want Your Kitchen Waste,' is a poignant reminder of the resourcefulness and communal spirit that emerged during the challenging years of the 1940s. The image, now a vintage treasure from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a determined-looking woman holding up a basket of kitchen scraps, with the image of a pig and chickens in the background, signifying the animals that would benefit from the collected waste. During World War II, food rationing was a daily reality for people across the United Kingdom. With limited resources and a pressing need to conserve food, the idea of collecting kitchen waste to feed pigs and poultry was a practical solution that gained widespread popularity. The poster, which was part of a council scheme, encouraged households to save their leftover vegetable peelings, fruit cores, and other organic waste, and to have it collected by the local authorities. The poster's design, with its bold typography and striking imagery, effectively conveys the message of thrift and recycling. The use of the pig and chickens is not only a testament to the importance of animal agriculture during wartime but also a symbol of the interconnectedness of human and animal communities. The poster's historical significance lies not only in its role as an advertising tool but also as a reflection of the resilience and adaptability of people during times of hardship. Today, the 'We Want Your Kitchen Waste' poster stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of reducing food waste and the potential benefits of community-driven initiatives. Its enduring appeal and historical value make it a must-have for anyone interested in the history of food, advertising, and the spirit of the 1940s.
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