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Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941
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Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941
473029 Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941, 472966, 472956, 472963) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes and tobacco to troops during World War I was considered an essential morale booster and General Pershing stated that a cigarette played a role as important as ammunition by helping soldiers to endure the tedium of war, steady nerves and calm the wounded. These unusually vivacious cards would have provided additional cheer. Dancing girls representing England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland; from a series of Dancing Girls of the World, produced as cigarette cards by W.D. & H.O. Wills Scissors cigarettes;
); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22667362
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1914 18 Angleterre Ballet Ballet Shoes Boost Booster Celebrating Cigarette Card Ecosse Eire Feather Happy Isles Joie De Vivre Lively Merry Morale Pirouette Publicity Representing Scots Sword Dance Swords Tartan Tutu Union Jack Vintage Card Vivacious Wales Welsh Whimsical Whimsy World War Great War Shillelagh Symbolic Symbols
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This vibrant and lively print titled "Dancers of the British Isles" captures the spirit and joy of dance during a time of war. Produced as cigarette cards by W. D. & H. O. Wills Scissors cigarettes in 1915, these whimsical cards served as a morale booster for troops during World War I. The image showcases dancing girls representing England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, each adorned in their traditional costumes. With their ballet shoes on and swords in hand, they exude elegance and grace while celebrating their respective cultures. During the Great War, cigarettes played an essential role in boosting soldiers' spirits amidst the tedium of battle. General Pershing even compared them to ammunition due to their ability to steady nerves and calm the wounded. These vivacious cards would have provided additional cheer to soldiers far from home. The dancers' colorful attire, symbolic accessories such as bonnets and feathers, along with their joyful expressions create a sense of celebration despite the challenging times. This vintage print not only serves as an advertisement but also represents a historical moment when art was used to uplift those fighting for their countries. It is a testament to the resilience and joie de vivre that persisted even amidst conflict. With its rich symbolism and energetic depiction of dance traditions across the British Isles, this print offers us a glimpse into both cultural heritage and wartime camaraderie.
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