Fine Art Print : WW2 - Austerity - Getting by with alternative transport
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WW2 - Austerity - Getting by with alternative transport
WW2 - Austerity - Getting by with alternative transport. Comic postcard from wartime England by Evelyn E Morris, showing alternative forms of transport available if the petrol pumps ran dry. The card has a lighthearted tone, stressing carrying on using true " spirit" and that " each pennyfarthing counts boys, towards the dollar debt.." ! Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 11579653
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alternate Alternative Donkey Farthing Forms Fuel Lack Penny Pennyfarthing Petrol Pumps Ride Rides Shortage Shortages Alternatives
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, "WW2 - Austerity - Getting by with alternative transport" by Evelyn E. Morris, transports you to wartime England. Amidst the rationing and scarcity of resources, creativity and resilience shone through. This comic postcard showcases the alternative means of transport that kept the nation moving. Add a touch of history and charm to your walls with this evocative print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
During the harsh realities of World War II, the shortage of fuel and petrol became a significant challenge for the people of wartime England. This comic postcard by Evelyn E. Morris captures the spirit of the era, as it humorously depicts alternative forms of transport that people turned to when the petrol pumps ran dry. The image shows a group of men and women, each attempting to make their way through the streets using unconventional methods. A man is seen riding a donkey, while another is pushing a penny-farthing bicycle. A woman in a fashionable hat and heels walks alongside a man pushing a pram, both of them trying to keep up with the pace of the faster modes of transport. The caption reads, "Getting by with alternative transport. Each pennyfarthing counts boys, towards the dollar debt." Despite the hardships, the card maintains a lighthearted tone, emphasizing the importance of carrying on with good humor and resilience. The penny-farthing, an antiquated bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel, serves as a symbol of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people during this time. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a humorous perspective on the creativity and adaptability of the British people during the austerity of World War II.
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