Photo Mug : Cartoon, Complaining to the cook, WW1
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Cartoon, Complaining to the cook, WW1
Cartoon, Complaining to the cook. A group of soldiers throw their soup away in disgust -- the cook explains that hes had no previous experience of cooking. Date: 1917
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Baionnette Carrots Joke Joking Laundry Puddle Vegetables
Photo Mug
Brighten up your mornings with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the classic WW1 cartoon, "Complaining to the cook," from Mary Evans Prints Online. This unique mug showcases the humorous cartoon of soldiers complaining to a baffled cook about the inedible soup, adding a touch of history and humor to your daily routine. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality images, ensuring vibrant and long-lasting colors. Perfect for tea or coffee, these mugs make a great gift for history enthusiasts, cartoon lovers, or anyone who appreciates a good laugh. Bring a piece of the past into your kitchen with our Photo Mugs.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
"In the muddy trenches of the Western Front during World War I, a group of disgruntled soldiers huddle around a pot of soup, their faces contorted in disgust. One soldier, holding a blue baionnette, complains to the cook, a young man in a white apron, who looks back at him with a bewildered expression. The soldiers' uniforms are caked with mud, and their expressions convey a mixture of frustration and hunger. The pot of soup sits on a makeshift stove, surrounded by piles of dirty laundry and carrots and other vegetables. The cook, with a shrug, explains that he has no previous experience in cooking. The soldiers' comradery is evident as they share a laugh at the situation, despite their hunger. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in the trenches, where even the most basic tasks, like cooking, could be a challenge. The cartoon, with its humorous take on a common wartime experience, offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the First World War." This image captures the spirit of camaraderie and resilience among soldiers during the First World War. Despite the hardships they faced, they found ways to find humor in their situation and support each other. The cook's inexperience with cooking adds to the humor of the scene, but it also highlights the challenges of the war and the importance of making the best of a difficult situation. The soldiers' uniforms and the piles of dirty laundry and vegetables in the background add to the authenticity of the scene, making it a valuable historical document.
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