Photo Mug : Business as usual - despite air raids, 1915
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Business as usual - despite air raids, 1915
Business as usual - despite air raids: an amourous couple carry on regardless during an air raid. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14156017
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Attendant Business Courting Deck Hire Invading Invasion Kissing Money Oblivious Propaganda Raids Shocked Surprised Usual
Photo Mug
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the captivating image "Business as Usual - Despite Air Raids, 1915." This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases an amorous couple carrying on with their day amidst the backdrop of an air raid. The black background enhances the contrast and depth of this evocative image. Our high-quality mugs are perfect for adding a unique touch to your morning routine or as a thoughtful gift. Relive history with every sip and let this mug tell a story at your workplace, kitchen table, or coffee shop.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and destruction of World War I, life on the British home front continued in surprising ways. In this evocative photograph from 1915, an amorous couple carry on with their courtship, seemingly oblivious to the air raid taking place around them. The scene unfolds on a park bench, where the man, dressed in a suit and hat, holds a bouquet of flowers as he leans in for a kiss. His companion, dressed in a fashionable hat and coat, gazes up at him with a look of surprise and delight. The park attendant, who stands nearby, watches in shock as the couple ignores the air raid sirens wailing in the background. The German invasion looms large over the scene, yet the couple's focus remains on their romantic moment. The image is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for love and connection, even in the midst of war. The photograph also serves as a powerful piece of propaganda, intended to boost morale and show the resilience of the British people. The image of the couple, paying no heed to the air raids, likely struck a chord with audiences at the time, providing a lighthearted moment amidst the grim realities of war. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the photograph also offers a touch of humor and levity. The man's hiring of a deck chair and the couple's decision to carry on with their courting in the midst of the raid can be seen as a defiant act of normalcy, a reminder that life must go on, even in the face of adversity.
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