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Metal Print : A Quick Change of Front, by C. Harrison
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A Quick Change of Front, by C. Harrison
A Quick Change of Front. A German shopkeeper, being a purveyor of Teutonic delicatessen products, makes a quick change once hostilities between Germany and England begin. Instead of Johann Schmidt, he becomes John Smith and sells Cambridge sausages instead of Frankfurters, Ginger beer and lemonade instead of hock, and Melton Mowbray pork pies in place of Strassburg pie. His dachshund dog is replaced by a more British looking terrier. Date: 1914
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Anti Change Dachshund Delicatessen Germans Harrison Johann Pies Pork Products Quick Sausages Schmidt Shopkeeper Shopkeepers Anglicised Frankfurters Hock Purveyor Smith
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring "A Quick Change of Front" by C. Harrison. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the tense atmosphere of the early 20th century as a German shopkeeper makes a hasty transformation in response to the impending hostilities between Germany and England. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just decorative pieces, they tell a story. With vibrant colors and exceptional detail, this print is sure to be a conversation starter in any room. Order now and add a touch of history to your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Quick Change of Front: A Humorous Depiction of Anti-German Sentiment during World War I This print, titled "A Quick Change of Front" by C. Harrison, offers a glimpse into the societal shifts that occurred during the early days of World War I. The image portrays a German shopkeeper, once a proud purveyor of Teutonic delicatessen products, making a hasty transformation into an English shopkeeper selling distinctly British items. As hostilities between Germany and England began, the shopkeeper, named Johann Schmidt, found it necessary to adapt quickly to the changing political climate. In this humorous cartoon, he is shown shedding his German identity and becoming John Smith. The shop's offerings also underwent a significant change. Frankfurters were replaced with Cambridge sausages, hock with ginger beer and lemonade, and Strassburg pie with Melton Mowbray pork pies. Even the shop's dachshund dog was replaced with a more British-looking terrier. This quick change of front was a reflection of the anti-German sentiment that was sweeping across the United Kingdom during this period. The print, which dates back to 1914, serves as a poignant reminder of the ways in which people and businesses adapted to the changing political landscape during the First World War. The cartoon's humorous take on the situation adds an interesting layer to the historical narrative. It provides a glimpse into the lighter side of a time marked by significant upheaval and change. This print is a valuable addition to any collection focused on World War I, anti-German sentiment, or the social history of the era.
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