Pillow : The Imperial Stocking

Name: Pillow of The Imperial Stocking
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SKU: 4394668
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The Imperial Stocking

The Kaiser receives an unwelcome gift in his Christmas stocking from Lord Kitchener - a bunch of pesky British soldiers with bayonets fixed! Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans

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Media ID 4394668

Bayonets Bunch Caricatures Fixed Gift Kaiser Kitchener Receives Satire Stocking Unwelcome Wilhelm December

18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow

18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.

Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows

Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
December 1914: A Satirical Take on the Tensions of Christmas during World War I This intriguing print, titled "The Imperial Stocking," captures the political and military tensions of the Christmas season during World War I. The image, created by renowned British cartoonist George Studdy, depicts a humorous moment between two of the war's most prominent figures: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Lord Kitchener of the British Empire. The scene unfolds in a cozy, Victorian-style bedroom, with a fireplace crackling in the background. A grand, ornate bed dominates the room, and at its foot lies an oversized Christmas stocking, adorned with the imperial eagle and the British lion. As the title suggests, this is no ordinary stocking. The Kaiser, dressed in his military uniform, sits on the edge of the bed, reaching into the stocking with a surprised expression. Instead of the expected candies or toys, he is met with an unwelcome surprise: a bunch of pesky British soldiers, each with their bayonets fixed and ready. Lord Kitchener, depicted as a mischievous Santa Claus, stands at the side of the bed, laughing at the Kaiser's predicament. The soldiers, with their determined expressions and bayonets at the ready, symbolize the relentless British military presence on the Western Front. This satirical cartoon, published in the Illustrated London News (ILN) in December 1914, offers a humorous commentary on the ongoing conflict between the two powers. The image encapsulates the spirit of the season, as well as the tensions and anxieties that defined the early months of the war. Through its clever use of symbolism and humor, "The Imperial Stocking" provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history. This print is an invaluable addition to any collection of World War I memorabilia or historical cartoons.

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