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HM Bateman evacuees cartoon
Lady Biggleswades evacuees object to game on alternate day as being monotonous. An upper class family are dismayed to discover complaints about the meals from their temporary guests during the Second World War. Date: 1939
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Media ID 14405712
© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Aristocratic Bateman Division Evacuated Evacuees Meal Meals Posh Stately Taste Tastes Upper
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our charming selection of HM Bateman Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic cartoon "Lady Biggleswade's Evacuees" from Mary Evans Prints Online, these cards capture the humor and nostalgia of wartime Britain. With the amusing scene of evacuees objecting to the monotonous game schedule and an upper-class family surprised by their guests' meal complaints, these cards are sure to bring a smile to any recipient. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message, expressing gratitude, or simply brightening someone's day, our HM Bateman Greetings Cards are a delightful addition to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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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This print by HM Bateman, titled "Lady Biggleswade's Evacuees," humorously portrays the clash of cultures between the upper class and working class during the evacuation period of the Second World War in Britain. The image depicts an aristocratic family, residing in a stately home, who have taken in evacuees from Lady Biggleswade, a working-class area. In the foreground, a young evacuee boy and girl are seen protesting against a monotonous game, while in the background, the upper-class family members are dismayed to hear complaints about the meals provided. The contrast between the two social classes is highlighted through their differing perspectives and expectations. The evacuees, accustomed to meager rations and simple pleasures, find the game repetitive, while the aristocratic family, used to a life of privilege, are taken aback by the criticism of their humble offerings. Bateman's use of humor and satire effectively captures the tensions and challenges of wartime evacuation and the divisions that existed within British society during this period.
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