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Wartime poster, save bread, serve potatoes
Wartime poster encouraging people to save bread (and you save lives), serve potatoes (and you serve the country). Depicting a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt.
1940s
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Media ID 7190149
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Advice Bread Effort Lives Loaf Potatoes Save Serve Ww 2 Ww Ii War Time
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This striking vintage poster, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited, transports you to the 1940s with its powerful message of wartime resilience. The image of a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt, titled "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes," is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this era. Add this authentic piece of history to your home or office décor and let the inspiring message of unity and perseverance continue to resonate.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.4cm x 35.5cm (9.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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During the tumultuous 1940s, as the world was embroiled in the second great conflict of the twentieth century, the spirit of unity and sacrifice was palpable. This evocative wartime poster, titled "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes," is a poignant reminder of the collective efforts made by people to support the war effort and save lives. The image depicts a simple yet powerful message: a loaf of bread, encircled by a lifebelt, with the caption "Save Bread" above, and "Serve Potatoes, Serve the Country" below. The blue background adds a sense of gravity and urgency, while the stark contrast between the bread and the lifebelt underscores the importance of making every morsel count. At a time when food rationing was a daily reality, this poster served as a call to action for households to make the most of their limited resources. By saving bread and serving potatoes instead, families could reduce their overall food consumption, freeing up precious supplies for those on the front lines. The poster's message transcended the individual, reminding everyone that their actions, no matter how small, could make a significant difference in the outcome of the war. In this way, the "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes" campaign became a symbol of the shared sacrifice and resilience that defined the 1940s and the people who lived through it.
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