Poster Print : Oxo advertisement with trench scene, WW1
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Oxo advertisement with trench scene, WW1
Advertisement for Oxo, for men at the Front and in training, with an excellent accompanying picture illustrating the grim conditions borne by soldiers in the trenches. The adverts copy includes a number of testimonials from soldiers to Oxos efficacy in providing warmth and nourishment at the Front. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14165154
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Advertisements Adverts Beef Cold Conditions Extract Grim Meals Nourishing Nourishment Nutrition Rations Trench Trenches Warmth
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints, featuring the evocative "Oxo advertisement with trench scene, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful advertisement for Oxo, a staple food for soldiers at the Front and in training during World War I, is accompanied by an impactful illustration depicting the harsh realities of life in the trenches. This poster serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and adds a touch of history to any space. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 44.3cm x 61.5cm (17.4" x 24.2")
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
Amidst the grim and harrowing conditions of the Western Front during World War I, soldiers endured the unimaginable hardships of living and fighting in the trenches. The muddy, wet, and cold environment took a heavy toll on their health and morale. Yet, amidst this desolation, there was a glimmer of hope in the form of a simple yet effective food product - Oxo Beef Extract. This poignant photograph from 1916, showcases the stark reality of life in the trenches, with soldiers huddled around a makeshift fire, trying to keep warm and find sustenance. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men, who faced unimaginable challenges on a daily basis. The accompanying advertisement for Oxo Beef Extract underscores the importance of this humble food item in providing warmth and nourishment to the soldiers at the Front and in training. The testimonials from soldiers speak volumes about the efficacy of Oxo, with one soldier remarking, "Oxo has been a godsend to us in the trenches. It has given us a welcome change from the monotonous diet of bully beef and biscuits." Another soldier adds, "Oxo has been a lifesaver for us. It has given us the strength and energy we need to carry on in these trying conditions." The image and the advertisement text transport us back to a time when the world was engulfed in the horrors of war, and the simple pleasures of a warm meal became a beacon of hope and comfort for soldiers in the trenches. This powerful evocation of history serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the importance of nourishment in maintaining their health and morale.
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