Cartoon criticising dogs given luxury food in wartime, WW1

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Cartoon criticising dogs given luxury food in wartime, WW1

One of the horrors of war. " And did ums tink their mumsie would waste her money on the horrid war and rob her popsy-wopsies of their ickle nicy-picie" An illustration by George L. Stampa criticising society ladies who lavished expensive food on their pet dogs during wartime, despite food shortages. The cartoon specifically alluded to a recent court case in 1915 where a lady dog-fancier was told by Mr Justice Avory that at a time when every shilling in the country was required for the purpose of preserving our very existence as a nation, it was rather shocking to hear of such sums as 500 being wasted on ladies pets). Date: 1915

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Criticising Economy Expensive Extravagance Extravagant Pekingese Shortages Stampa

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And did um's mumsie think her money was better spent on the horrid war, rather than on her pampered pooches? This poignant illustration by George L. Stampa, dated 1915, highlights the egregious extravagance of some society ladies during World War I. Amidst food shortages and the struggle for survival, these women continued to lavish expensive delicacies on their beloved pets, often Pekingese dogs. The cartoon, titled "And did um's mumsie think...?" depicts a disapproving crowd gathered around a well-dressed woman, who is feeding a Pekingese dog from a plate of what appears to be roast meat. The caption reads, "And did um's mumsie think their mumsie would waste her money on the horrid war and rob her popsy-wopsies of their ickle nicy-picie?" The crowd's expressions range from shock and disbelief to anger and contempt. This image is a powerful commentary on the stark contrast between the hardships faced by the general population during wartime and the indulgent lifestyles of the wealthy. The cartoon references a recent court case in 1915, where a lady dog-fancier was reprimanded by Mr. Justice Avory for wasting over 500 shillings on her pets at a time when every shilling was needed for the preservation of the nation. This historical cartoon serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the importance of economic responsibility, even in the face of personal luxury and indulgence.

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