Sugar rationing advert, World War I C016 / 8829
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Sugar rationing advert, World War I C016 / 8829
Sugar rationing advert. US advert with information on sugar rationing during World War I. The sacks compare the compulsory monthly sugar ration in England (left), France (centre), and Italy (right). The voluntary ration suggested in the USA is 2lbs (just under a kilogram), the same as the compulsory UK ration. One of the key battles fought in this war was to ensure adequate supplies of food to the combatant nations. These sugar regulations were issues by the US Food Administration. This lithograph was published in New York in 1917
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1900s 1910s 1917 1st World War Advert Advertisement Energy First World War France French Italian Italy Leaflet Lithograph Logistics Military North American Poster Sack Sugar Supplies The Great War Warfare World War 1 World War I World War One Food Administration Monthly Public Information Ration Rationing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a sugar rationing advert from World War I, shedding light on the crucial battle fought to secure sufficient food supplies for combatant nations. Published in New York in 1917, this lithograph issued by the US Food Administration provides valuable information on sugar rationing during the war. The image features sacks representing the compulsory monthly sugar rations in England, France, and Italy. Interestingly, both the voluntary ration suggested in the United States and the compulsory UK ration amount to 2 pounds (just under a kilogram) of sugar. The poster serves as a reminder of how essential logistics were during this period of history. With its industrial-style illustration and monochrome aesthetic, it captures an era when public information campaigns played a vital role in managing resources amidst conflict. The Tcarey Printing Company skillfully produced this artwork that not only informs but also reflects upon the historical significance of World War I. As we delve into this photograph's details, we are transported back to an era where every ounce counted towards sustaining armies and populations alike. It is through such artifacts that we gain insight into how nations coped with scarcity and strived for self-sufficiency during times of great turmoil. This image stands as a testament to human resilience and resourcefulness amid one of humanity's most challenging periods – World War I.
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