Great-grandmama sees the Baker call for orders,s Spurrier

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Great-grandmama sees the Baker call for orders,s Spurrier

Great-grandmama sees the Baker call for orders, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing woman and girl in street scene, with baker speaking with housekeeper from below stairs. From a page captioned, When Rationing was not even dreamt of'. Date: 1939

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When Rationing was not even dreamt of": A Charming Scene from the 1930s - Great-grandmama and Her Young Companion Receive the Baker's Daily Orders This enchanting illustration by the talented Steven Spurrier, created in 1939, captures a moment in time when life was simpler, and the concept of rationing was still a distant thought. The scene unfolds on a bustling Victorian street, where the aroma of freshly baked bread wafts through the air, drawing the attention of passersby. At the heart of the scene, a woman in a fashionable hat and coat, adorned with a fur collar, stands with her young granddaughter. They eagerly listen to the baker's orders, called out from below the shop's counter. A housekeeper, dressed in the traditional livery of the time, stands nearby, ready to jot down the essentials for her household's daily bread consumption. The illustration is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era, where the simple act of shopping for groceries was an event in itself. The warmth of the bakery, the friendly exchange between the baker and the housekeeper, and the anticipation on the faces of the woman and her granddaughter all contribute to the nostalgic charm of this scene. As the shadows grow longer and the sun begins to set, the day's errands are nearly complete. The family will soon gather around the dinner table, sharing a meal made with the freshest ingredients, purchased from local shops like this one. This moment, frozen in time, is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of generations past, who navigated the challenges of daily life without the convenience of modern technology or the burden of wartime rationing. The intricate details of the illustration, from the textured fabric of the woman's coat to the delicate folds of her granddaughter's dress, transport us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of life were cherished.

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