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The Bristlewoods See it Through, WWII cartoon
Mrs Bristlewood: " The idea of your going fishing in wartime! And wheres your gas-mask?" Mr Bristlewood: " If you want to know, my gas-masks here - and my knitting too". Humorous cartoon on the theme of home front Britain during the Second World War, part of a long-running series done by Frank Reynolds for The Sketch featuring the domineering and permanently furious Mrs Bristlewood and her brow-beaten husband. Date: 1939
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1. Title: "A Fishing Excursion on the Home Front: The Bristlewoods' Unconventional Approach to Wartime Rationing" This charming and humorous cartoon, titled "The See It Through, WWII: Mrs. Bristlewood Discovers Mr. Bristlewood's Hidden Talents," is a delightful snapshot of life on the British home front during World War II. Created by the renowned cartoonist Frank Reynolds for The Sketch in 1939, this image features the iconic and perpetually irate Mrs. Bristlewood and her long-suffering husband, Mr. Bristlewood. Mrs. Bristlewood, with her characteristic scowl and stern expression, is appalled at the sight of her husband, Mr. Bristlewood, preparing for a fishing trip in the midst of the war. She exclaims, "The idea of your going fishing in wartime! And where's your gas-mask?" Mr. Bristlewood, ever the optimistic and resourceful problem-solver, responds with a wink and a smile, "If you want to know, my gas-masks here - and my knitting too." This humorous exchange encapsulates the spirit of the British people during this challenging time. Despite the hardships and rationing, the couple finds a way to maintain a sense of normalcy and even inject some humor into their daily lives. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the British people during World War II. The long-running series featuring the domineering Mrs. Bristlewood and her brow-beaten husband became a beloved staple of British humor during this period. This particular image, with its timely and amusing commentary on wartime rationing, continues to resonate with audiences today.
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