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Advert from the National Savings Committee 1945
Rhyme and reason. Sing a song of spare cash, a song to make you sigh; Four and twenty shillings spent on a buy. When the buy was open the bug began to sing Wasn t that a lot to pay for such a foolish thing. Buy National Saving Certificates.
1945
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Media ID 14127762
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1945 Bond Bonds Buying Cash Certificates Committee Devil Difficulties Effort Money Needed Overcome Save Saving Savings Spare Spending Squander
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
In vintage charm, behold our Canvas Prints, a captivating find from the Illustrated London News, A treasured ad from '45, the National Savings Committee's plea, With a melody of spare change, it's a song that makes us sigh, For twenty shillings spent, a bargain buy, Open the canvas, let the art come alive, The bug may sing, yet wisdom doesn't fly, This timeless piece, a testament to the past, will never die. Mary Evans' print, a treasure from history's quill, Breathes life anew on your wall, an ageless, timeless thrill. Our Canvas Prints, a blend of art and rhyme, A song of savings, a story, told in prime time.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 36.3cm (7" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 17.8cm x 53.3cm (7" x 21")
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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In the heart of the 1940s, amidst the backdrop of wartime hardships and rationing, a simple yet compelling call to action echoed through the land. "Sing a song of spare cash," the National Savings Committee urged, "a song to make you sigh." With the promise of a worthwhile buy, the committee's advertisement from 1945 captured the attention of the weary public. Four and twenty shillings, a modest sum by today's standards, was all it took to make a difference. When the buy was open, the bug of frugality began to sing, reminding citizens that they could overcome the difficulties of wartime spending and contribute to a greater cause. The buy, of course, was not a frivolous purchase but an investment in National Saving Certificates. These bonds offered a sense of security, a beacon of hope in uncertain times. The devil of squandered cash could be kept at bay with a small yet deliberate effort. The government's call to save was not a new one. Since the onset of World War II, the National Savings Committee had been urging the public to dig deep and contribute to the war effort. The buy, the advertisement assured, was not a foolish thing but a necessary one. The advertisement, published in the Illustrated London News, was a testament to the power of words and the importance of saving. It spoke to the spirit of the home front, a spirit of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The buy, the committee emphasized, was a small price to pay for the peace and security of a post-war world. So, let us join in the chorus, "Sing a song of spare cash," and heed the call to save. The buy may be small, but the impact is immeasurable. Together, we can overcome the difficulties of wartime spending and contribute to a brighter future.
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