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The Food Problem, WW1 cartoon by Fish
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The Food Problem, WW1 cartoon by Fish
Professor of Economics (to Hostess): Pardon! - my bread, I believe. Polite society begin to squablle over portions as food shortages take hold in the latter part of the First World War. Date: 1917
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Bread Dinner Entertaining Hostess Portions Problem Rationing Rations Shortage Shortages
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This thought-provoking cartoon, titled "The Food Problem" by the renowned British satirist, Fish, offers a humorous yet poignant commentary on the escalating food shortages during the latter part of the First World War in 1917. The image captures a formal dinner party scene, where a polite and distinguished professor of economics, dressed in academic attire, approaches a hostess with an apologetic expression. He holds up a small loaf of bread, indicating his meager portion, as the hostess, surprised and dismayed, looks on. The cartoon masterfully illustrates the growing tension and anxiety surrounding food scarcity, as polite society begins to squabble over portions. The First World War, particularly in its latter stages, brought about significant food shortages due to disrupted agricultural production and transportation, leading to widespread rationing and scarcity. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the challenges faced during wartime, and the impact it had on everyday life, even at the dinner table. The humorous yet insightful commentary provided by Fish offers a unique perspective on the historical context of the time, making it an essential addition to any collection of historical or political cartoons.
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