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Framed 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
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our vintage framed print from Memory Lane Prints. This poignant image captures the beginning of rationing for canned foods in Birmingham, England on 1st December 1941. Witness the historic moment as shoppers eagerly present their coupon books for the first time. Preserve this piece of history in your home with our high-quality framed print, a perfect addition to any room telling a story of resilience and the past.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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