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Fine Art Print : Wartime cuisine - fish and chips
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Wartime cuisine - fish and chips
Wartime rashioning during the Second World War. A plate of steak and veg is a dream, but at least there is still fish and chips to keep the spirits up and the bellies full! Date: circa early 1940s
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Media ID 7192793
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Battered Chips Cuisine Delicious Dinner Eating Fork Knife Meal Peas Potatoes Shortage Shortages Steak Supply Vegetables Ww 2 Ww Ii Chippy Short War Time
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Wartime Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This evocative image of fish and chips, a beloved British comfort food, transports us to the early 1940s when rationing was a daily reality. Amidst the challenges of wartime, the simple pleasure of a hot, crispy fish and chip meal helped to lift spirits and sustain the community. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this beautifully printed, rights-managed reproduction from Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.2cm x 53.3cm (13.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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Amidst the hardships and rationing of the Second World War, a simple plate of fish and chips served as a beacon of comfort and nourishment for the British population. With meat and other essential supplies in short supply, this classic dish became a staple meal for many families during the early 1940s. The image captures the essence of wartime cuisine, with a plate piled high with golden, battered fish and crispy chips, accompanied by a small mound of peas. The paper wrapping, a common feature of fish and chip shops during this era, adds to the authenticity of the scene. The fork and knife, placed neatly on the side, suggest a sense of normalcy and routine, despite the challenging circumstances. Despite the dream of a hearty steak and vegetables dinner, the simple pleasure of fish and chips kept spirits up and bellies full during the war. The hot, delicious meal provided a brief respite from the daily struggles and shortages, reminding people that even in the most difficult of times, there were still simple joys to be found. The image is a poignant reminder of the creativity and resourcefulness of the British people during the Second World War, as they adapted to the challenges of wartime rationing and made the most of the limited supplies available to them. Fish and chips may not have been a grand or extravagant meal, but it was a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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