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Cartoon, Women also profiteer, WW1
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Cartoon, Women also profiteer, WW1
Cartoon, Women also profiteer. Showing how women are also profiting from the war, either by socialising with servicemen or selling them expensive flowers, food and drink. Date: 1916
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Alcohol Baionnette Benefit Champagne Economy Enjoyment Expensive Finance Financial Leave Money Profit Profiteer Profiteers Rosette Sailor Sailors Selling Serviceman Servicemen Socialise Socialising Taking Tassel Tassels Fleecing
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This cartoon, titled "Cartoon, Women also profiteer," dates back to 1916 during the tumultuous period of World War I (WW1). The image offers a satirical commentary on the role women played in the war economy, particularly in relation to servicemen. The illustration portrays a group of women, dressed in fashionable attire, socializing with servicemen in a lively setting. One woman is seen flirting with a sailor, offering him a rosette adorned with tassels, while another is selling expensive flowers to a group of soldiers. A third woman is selling food and drink, including champagne, to a group of sailors on leave. The women in the cartoon are not only enjoying themselves but are also profiting financially from the war. The servicemen, who are away from their homes and families, are spending their hard-earned money on these luxuries. The image cleverly highlights the dual role women played during the war – providing comfort and companionship to the soldiers while also taking advantage of their financial situation. The cartoon, with its vibrant colors and lively scene, offers a glimpse into the wartime economy and the ways in which women found creative ways to survive and thrive during this challenging period in history. The image is a poignant reminder of the complexities of wartime life and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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