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WW2, Digging For Victory
An illustration of a young boy helping with the Digging For Victory campaign set up by the British Ministry of Agriculture to encourage civilians to grow their own food during times of harsh rationing in WW2. He is busy rolling the lawn while his father is serving. Date: circa 1940s
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Agriculture Beatrice Busy Campaign Civilians Digging Encourage Grow Harsh Helping Lawn Mallet Ministry Rationing Rolling Serving Times Victory Childrens
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Add a piece of historical significance to your home decor with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints from the March of the Women Collection. This captivating illustration, titled "WW2, Digging For Victory," showcases a young boy lending a hand in the Digging for Victory campaign, an initiative inspired by the British Ministry of Agriculture during wartime. The print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and is beautifully framed, making it a unique and thoughtful addition to any room. Relive history and inspire conversation with this evocative piece.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.7cm x 24.4cm (7.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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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Digging for Victory: A Young Boy's Contribution to the Home Front during World War II During the tumultuous 1940s, as the Second World War raged on, the British Ministry of Agriculture launched an innovative campaign to encourage civilians to grow their own food in response to harsh rationing. The initiative, aptly named "Digging for Victory," aimed to increase food production and reduce the strain on resources. This poignant illustration captures the spirit of the campaign as a young boy diligently rolls the lawn, preparing the ground for a vegetable garden. With his father serving in the armed forces, the responsibility of maintaining the family's garden falls on the young boy's shoulders. He wields a small Beatrice mallet, a common gardening tool during the era, with determination and focus. The boy's earnest expression and the sense of purpose in his actions convey the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during wartime. The Digging for Victory campaign was a testament to the collective spirit and determination of the British public. It not only provided a means to supplement meager rations but also fostered a sense of community and camaraderie among neighbors as they shared gardening tips and exchanged produce. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and ingenuity of the home front during the 1940s, as families like this one worked together to ensure their survival and contribute to the war effort in their own way.
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