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WW2 poster, British Rail catering information
WW2 poster, British Rail catering information, with a cartoon by Fougasse. Food was rationed for British Rail, as for everyone else, and Refreshment Baskets were discontinued.
circa 1940s
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Media ID 14360705
© Onslows Auctioneers / Mary Evans Picture Library
Catering Chef Chefs Edge Empty Fougasse Information Ration Rationed Rationing Rations Refreshment Refreshments Running Saucepan Supplies Supply Discontinued
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring this captivating WW2 poster from Onslows Auctioneers / Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage poster, hailing from the 1940s, showcases a British Rail catering information design with a quintessential Fougasse cartoon. Amid the rationing era, Refreshment Baskets were suspended, making this poster a fascinating piece of history. Bring the nostalgia home and adorn your walls with this authentic snapshot of the past.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 30.4cm (7.5" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
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 tumultuous 1940s, as the Second World War raged on, everyday life in Britain was marked by rationing and resourcefulness. This evocative WW2 poster from the British Rail archive, featuring a cartoon by renowned satirical artist Fougasse, highlights the impact of food rationing on the railway catering industry. The image depicts a cheerful railway chef, his saucepan empty and hung on a red line at the edge of the border, symbolizing the discontinuation of Refreshment Baskets due to the scarcity of supplies. With a humorous touch, Fougasse's cartoon adds a note of levity to the challenging times, as the man in the foreground, with a determined look on his face, runs to catch the train, carrying a red saucepan instead of the usual basket. This poster serves as a poignant reminder of the austerity and resilience that characterized the British spirit during the war years.
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