Basket moulded dish - WWI - Bairnsfatherware
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Basket moulded dish - WWI - Bairnsfatherware
Basket moulded dish with transfer Well if you knows of a better ole, go to it.. Bairnsfather Ware
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Bairnsfather Dish Moulded Transfer Ware Well
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative Basket Moulded Dish, featuring the transfer "Well if you knows of a better ole, go to it.." is a poignant reminder of the experiences of soldiers during World War I. Known as Bairnsfather Ware, this dish is not named after a specific company, but rather after the popular British satirical artist, Sir William Heath Robinson, and the cartoons of his contemporary, Bruce Bairnsfather. Bairnsfather's cartoons, published in the British magazine "The Bystander," captured the humorous and often absurd aspects of life in the trenches. This dish, with its transfer design inspired by Bairnsfather's work, would have provided a small piece of familiarity and comfort for soldiers far from home. The basket moulded shape adds an element of rustic charm, while the transfer design adds a touch of wit and humor. The phrase "Well if you knows of a better ole, go to it.." is a common expression of resignation and acceptance, often used when one is stuck in a difficult situation. For soldiers in the trenches of World War I, this phrase may have represented their feelings of longing for a better place, a better life, or even just a moment of respite from the horrors of war. This dish, with its historical significance and connection to the experiences of soldiers during World War I, is a valuable addition to any military history or historical collection. Its intricate basket moulded design and transfer decoration make it a beautiful and unique piece, worthy of display and appreciation.
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