Jigsaw Puzzle : Cartoon, Cost of food and drink, WW1
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Cartoon, Cost of food and drink, WW1
Cartoon illustrating the cost of food and drink during the First World War. Various tradesmen comment on the cost of their produce. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14237576
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the intriguing cartoon "Cost of food and drink, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This engaging puzzle transport you to 1916, showcasing a humorous yet poignant commentary on the rising costs of food and drink during the First World War. Delve into the historical context as various tradesmen share their thoughts on the image, making this puzzle not just a fun activity, but also an enlightening journey into the past. Piece together this vivid illustration and add a touch of history to your home.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War in 1916, this evocative cartoon captures the daily struggle of tradesmen and their customers as they grapple with the escalating cost of food and drink. The scene unfolds in a bustling marketplace, where a butcher, holding a large bayonette, laments the high price of meat, as a customer looks on in disbelief. Nearby, an oysterman, clutching a sack of shellfish, expresses similar concerns, while a fishmonger, with a large basket of fish, and a baker, cradling a baguette, join the chorus of complaints. A man, holding a basket of eggs, approaches the milkman, who stands next to a large churn, pouring milk into bottles. The milkman, with a resigned shrug, acknowledges the expense, as a customer, holding a chopper and a joint, discusses the cost of meat with a shopkeeper, who hangs joints in the background. The scene continues with a coalman and his coalmen, who load sacks of coal onto a cart, as a customer, with a bottle of wine, complains about the high cost of fuel. A woman, with a sack of potatoes, adds her voice to the chorus, as she laments the expense of this staple food. The cartoon poignantly illustrates the challenges faced by ordinary people during the First World War, as they grappled with the rising cost of living. The tradesmen, with their produce, and their customers, with their concerns, come together in a poignant reminder of the shared struggles of wartime.
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