Hay box cooking, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
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Hay box cooking, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Hay box cooking, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Economy in fuel led to the adoption of hay-boxes for completing the cooking of partially cooked foods. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1933 showcases the innovative concept of hay box cooking during the First World War. As fuel became scarce, households in Britain turned to this economical method to complete the cooking of partially cooked foods. The image, taken by an unknown creator, transports us back to a time when women played a crucial role on the home front. In this domestic scene, a determined female figure stands in her kitchen, surrounded by pots and pans. She is seen carefully placing a saucepan inside a hay box cooker—a simple yet ingenious appliance that retained heat for slow cooking. This technology allowed women at war to conserve precious resources while still providing nourishing meals for their families. The photograph captures not only the practicality of hay box cooking but also reflects the resilience and adaptability of British citizens during wartime. It serves as a poignant reminder of how ordinary people contributed to the war effort through everyday actions like preparing meals. Preserved within "The Pageant of the Century" publication by Odhams Press Ltd. , this historical artifact offers us insight into an era defined by scarcity and ingenuity. Though its creator remains unknown, their work immortalizes an essential aspect of life during World War I—the tireless efforts made by women at work in their homes to support their loved ones on distant battlefields.
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