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Wartime pig food poster
We Want Your Kitchen Waste - poster encouraging the saving of food scraps for use as pig food, to be collected by the council. It also feeds poultry
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Media ID 1378035
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Collected Collecting Council Feeds Keeping Kitchen Pigs Poultry Recycling Saving Scheme Scraps Thrift Waste War Time
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.2cm x 39.6cm (10.3" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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This evocative wartime poster, titled 'We Want Your Kitchen Waste,' is a poignant reminder of the resourcefulness and communal spirit that emerged during the challenging years of the 1940s. The image, now a vintage treasure from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a determined-looking woman holding up a basket of kitchen scraps, with the image of a pig and chickens in the background, signifying the animals that would benefit from the collected waste. During World War II, food rationing was a daily reality for people across the United Kingdom. With limited resources and a pressing need to conserve food, the idea of collecting kitchen waste to feed pigs and poultry was a practical solution that gained widespread popularity. The poster, which was part of a council scheme, encouraged households to save their leftover vegetable peelings, fruit cores, and other organic waste, and to have it collected by the local authorities. The poster's design, with its bold typography and striking imagery, effectively conveys the message of thrift and recycling. The use of the pig and chickens is not only a testament to the importance of animal agriculture during wartime but also a symbol of the interconnectedness of human and animal communities. The poster's historical significance lies not only in its role as an advertising tool but also as a reflection of the resilience and adaptability of people during times of hardship. Today, the 'We Want Your Kitchen Waste' poster stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of reducing food waste and the potential benefits of community-driven initiatives. Its enduring appeal and historical value make it a must-have for anyone interested in the history of food, advertising, and the spirit of the 1940s.
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