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Protecting rationed food (colour litho)
7150993 Protecting rationed food (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24705174
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Butter Candle Dairy Product Eggs Night Dress Nightdress Nightgown Nightgowns Nightshirt Nightwear Post Card Pyjama Pyjamas Rationing Safe Sugar Tea Leaves 1914 1918 Dine Joke Mealtime Summer Clothes War Zone
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This vibrant and comical postcard from the early 20th century captures a scene of rationed food protection in a lighthearted manner. The artwork, titled "Protecting Rationed Food" showcases the creativity and humor prevalent during this time period. In the image, we see a person wearing pyjamas or nightwear standing guard over various food items. Butter, eggs, sugar, tea leaves, and other essential supplies are carefully protected within a safe. This whimsical portrayal highlights the scarcity of these goods during wartime rationing. The artist's attention to detail is evident in their depiction of colorful summer clothes worn by the character on guard duty. A candle adds an element of drama to the scene as it illuminates both the protective measures taken and perhaps symbolizes resourcefulness amidst adversity. With World War I serving as a backdrop for this postcard's creation, it reflects society's need to adapt and make do with limited resources. The comic nature of this artwork provides viewers with some much-needed levity during challenging times. As we observe this historical artifact today, it serves as a reminder of how people coped with rationing during war periods while still finding ways to inject humor into their daily lives. This print offers us insight into not only past hardships but also resilience and ingenuity that continue to resonate even in our modern world.
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