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End to rationing / W H Robinson
Facing up to an unrationed world after the end of world war two. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
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In this poignant photograph taken in the aftermath of World War II, W.H. Robinson, a British civilian, proudly displays his reflection in a mirror as he admires the unrationed clothes hanging in his wardrobe. The end of rationing signified a return to normalcy for many, but for Robinson, it was an opportunity to face the world with newfound confidence. The absence of rationing allowed him to indulge in a fuller, more varied diet, as evidenced by the buttons on his waistline. The mirror reflects not only his physical transformation but also the psychological shift from wartime scarcity to peacetime abundance. The image captures the sense of relief and excitement that came with the end of rationing, as people were finally able to reclaim their sense of personal style and identity. This historical photograph, taken in the late 1940s, is a humorous and heartwarming reminder of the simple pleasures that followed the hardships of war. (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
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