Poster Print : Society dinner party in wartime, WW1
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Society dinner party in wartime, WW1
Illustration to accompany the Letters of Eve gossip column in The Tatler, showing a society dinner party, with guests wrapped in furs against the cold and feasting on a single plate of hot potatoes - a humorous comment on the food and coal shortages affecting home front Britain during the Great War. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14154914
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Coal Cold Dining Dinner Eating Guests Meal Meals Parties Potatoes Rationing Shortage Shortages Tatler
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite Society Dinner Party in WW1 Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a glamorous yet poignant scene of a wartime dinner party. Guests are wrapped in furs against the cold, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the chandelier. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a must-have for history buffs, art enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates a good story. Bring the past to life with Media Storehouse's high-quality poster prints."
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 Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the harsh realities of the Home Front during World War I, the elite of British society continued to gather for lavish dinner parties, as depicted in this illustration from the Letters of Eve gossip column in The Tatler. Wrapped in furs against the bitter cold, guests feast on a single plate of hot potatoes, a humorous commentary on the food and coal shortages that plagued wartime Britain. The extravagant display of wealth and indulgence stands in stark contrast to the austerity experienced by the majority of the population. With rationing and shortages becoming the new norm, this image serves as a reminder of the stark divide between the haves and have-nots during the Great War. Despite the hardships, however, the spirit of the British people remained unbroken, and they found ways to make the best of their circumstances, infusing their daily lives with a sense of humor and resilience. This illustration, with its poignant commentary on the realities of wartime living, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the wealthy and privileged during the First World War.
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