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Fine Art Print : The points"rationing for canned foods started to-day. 1st December 1941
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The points"rationing for canned foods started to-day. 1st December 1941
The points" rationing for canned foods started to-day. 1st December 1941. Our picture shows a scene in a Birmingham store as the points coupon books came out for the first time
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21908614
© Mirrorpix
Rationing Shops And Shopping Tinned Goods War And Conflict
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This evocative image, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, captures a pivotal moment in history as rationing for canned foods began in Birmingham on 1st December 1941. Witness the scene unfold as shoppers eagerly present their coupon books for the very first time. Add this historic print to your collection and relive the past with every glance.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Points
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. Rationing Begins: A Glimpse into Life on the Home Front Step back in time to December 1st, 1941, when the world was engulfed in the chaos of World War II. This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us inside a bustling Birmingham store as "The Points" rationing for canned foods commenced. As war raged on, nations faced severe shortages and had to implement strict measures to ensure fair distribution of essential resources. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness women eagerly clutching their newly issued points coupon books. These precious coupons would dictate how much canned food they could purchase each week. Amidst the backdrop of towering shelves stocked with tinned goods, shoppers navigated through an atmosphere charged with anticipation and uncertainty. The photograph captures not only their determination but also a sense of camaraderie that emerged during these challenging times. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary citizens during wartime. It reflects both resilience and adaptability as individuals adjusted their shopping habits to support the war effort. Decades later, this picture continues to resonate with its depiction of life on the home front during one of history's darkest periods. It stands as a testament to human strength and unity amidst adversity—a powerful visual representation etched forever in our collective memory.
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