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WW2 Christmas card, The Weeks Ration
WW2 Christmas card, showing a butcher in his shop, a reproduction of a painting entitled The Weeks Ration. The verse inside reads: When we queue for our chop in the butchers shop, / Our thoughts turn to days of old. / With their choice of Chump or juicy Rump, / Of Saddle or Sirloin bold! / But as our JOINT efforts are helping the war / In no uncertain fashion, / The CUTs worth while, so with WINNING smile / We take our weekly ration! Date: circa 1942
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1942 Apron Butcher Chop Correspondence Counter Empty Endurance Ephemera Hook Hooks Joint Meat Ration Rationing Rations Reproduction Rump Weekly Sirloin
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This evocative WW2 Christmas card, titled "The Weeks Ration," transports us back in time to the wartime era of the 1940s. The image is a reproduction of a painting that captures the essence of rationing and the resilient spirit of the British people during World War II. The butcher, dressed in his apron and wearing a serious expression, stands behind the counter of his shop. Hooks laden with various cuts of meat hang empty, a stark reminder of the rationing measures in place. The verse inside the card reads, "When we queue for our chop in the butcher's shop, / Our thoughts turn to days of old. / With their choice of Chump or juicy Rump, / Of Saddle or Sirloin bold! / But as our JOINT efforts are helping the war / In no uncertain fashion, / The CUTs worth while, so with WINNING smile / We take our weekly ration!" The humor and endurance of the British people during this challenging time is palpable in the card's message. The image and verse serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the community spirit that helped the nation persevere. The Weeks Ration card is a fascinating piece of ephemera and design from the 1940s, offering a glimpse into the daily life and experiences of people during wartime.
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