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Cartoon on postcard, Kitchener news, WW1
Cartoon on a postcard, showing a skinny woman in the early stages of the First World War, reading a news bulletin: Kitchener gets half a million men in a month. She says: Lor! And here I ve tried for thirty years, and can t get one! Date: circa 1914
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Boots Bulletin Comical Daily Frustrated Frustration Half Kitchener Lonely Million Month News Newsagent Pail Recruitment Sexism Sexist Skinny Thin Thirty Ugly Umbrella Years Chauvinism
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1. Title: "Lor, Thirty Years and Still No Man: A WWI-Era Cartoon on the Frustration of Kitchener's Recruitment Drive" This postcard print from the early years of the First World War showcases a humorous cartoon that continues to resonate with audiences today. The image depicts a thin, unattractive woman, dressed in a shabby coat and holding an umbrella, sitting dejectedly in a shop. In her hand, she clutches a newspaper with a bulging headline: "Kitchener gets half a million men in a month." With a look of disbelief and frustration, she exclaims, "Lor! And here I've tried for thirty years, and can't get one!" The cartoon, created in the midst of the intense recruitment efforts for the British army during WWI, plays on the sexist and male-chauvinistic sentiments of the time. The woman's appearance, with her skinny frame and unattractive features, is used to highlight the perceived difficulty of finding a man in comparison to the ease with which Kitchener was able to recruit half a million soldiers. The image is both comical and comical, with the woman's exaggerated reaction adding to the overall humor. The setting of the shop, with its worn-out floorboards and cluttered shelves, adds to the sense of nostalgia and historical significance. The woman's simple, yet poignant expression of frustration and longing speaks to the human emotions that underlie the larger historical events of the time. This postcard print is a unique and intriguing glimpse into the past, offering a humorous and thought-provoking perspective on the recruitment efforts during WWI. The cartoon's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from amusement to reflection, and its continued relevance to contemporary discussions of gender roles and expectations. This postcard print is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of WWI, cartoons, or the social and cultural contexts of the early 20th century.
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