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Society dinner party in wartime, WW1
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Society dinner party in wartime, WW1
Illustration to accompany the Letters of Eve gossip column in The Tatler, showing a society dinner party, with guests wrapped in furs against the cold and feasting on a single plate of hot potatoes - a humorous comment on the food and coal shortages affecting home front Britain during the Great War. Date: 1918
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Coal Cold Dining Dinner Eating Guests Meal Meals Parties Potatoes Rationing Shortage Shortages Tatler
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Amidst the harsh realities of the Home Front during World War I, the elite of British society continued to gather for lavish dinner parties, as depicted in this illustration from the Letters of Eve gossip column in The Tatler. Wrapped in furs against the bitter cold, guests feast on a single plate of hot potatoes, a humorous commentary on the food and coal shortages that plagued wartime Britain. The extravagant display of wealth and indulgence stands in stark contrast to the austerity experienced by the majority of the population. With rationing and shortages becoming the new norm, this image serves as a reminder of the stark divide between the haves and have-nots during the Great War. Despite the hardships, however, the spirit of the British people remained unbroken, and they found ways to make the best of their circumstances, infusing their daily lives with a sense of humor and resilience. This illustration, with its poignant commentary on the realities of wartime living, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the wealthy and privileged during the First World War.
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