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WW2 poster, British Rail catering information
WW2 poster, British Rail catering information, with a cartoon by Fougasse. Food was rationed for British Rail, as for everyone else, and Refreshment Baskets were discontinued.
circa 1940s
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Catering Chef Chefs Edge Empty Fougasse Information Ration Rationed Rationing Rations Refreshment Refreshments Running Saucepan Supplies Supply Discontinued
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 24.8cm x 39.6cm (9.8" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
During the tumultuous 1940s, as the Second World War raged on, everyday life in Britain was marked by rationing and resourcefulness. This evocative WW2 poster from the British Rail archive, featuring a cartoon by renowned satirical artist Fougasse, highlights the impact of food rationing on the railway catering industry. The image depicts a cheerful railway chef, his saucepan empty and hung on a red line at the edge of the border, symbolizing the discontinuation of Refreshment Baskets due to the scarcity of supplies. With a humorous touch, Fougasse's cartoon adds a note of levity to the challenging times, as the man in the foreground, with a determined look on his face, runs to catch the train, carrying a red saucepan instead of the usual basket. This poster serves as a poignant reminder of the austerity and resilience that characterized the British spirit during the war years.
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