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Wartime poster, save bread, serve potatoes
Wartime poster encouraging people to save bread (and you save lives), serve potatoes (and you serve the country). Depicting a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt.
1940s
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Media ID 7190149
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10508057
Advice Bread Effort Lives Loaf Potatoes Save Serve Ww 2 Ww Ii War Time
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring this evocative wartime poster from Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited. This iconic image, titled "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes," is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the 1940s. The poster's simple yet impactful design encourages viewers to save bread and serve potatoes, emphasizing the importance of rationing and contributing to the war effort. The image of a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt adds a poignant symbolism that resonates deeply. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historical piece to life, making it a unique and inspiring addition to any home or office. Order yours today and let this timeless message continue to inspire and remind us of the power of unity and perseverance.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.1cm x 30.4cm (7.9" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" 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.
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During the tumultuous 1940s, as the world was embroiled in the second great conflict of the twentieth century, the spirit of unity and sacrifice was palpable. This evocative wartime poster, titled "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes," is a poignant reminder of the collective efforts made by people to support the war effort and save lives. The image depicts a simple yet powerful message: a loaf of bread, encircled by a lifebelt, with the caption "Save Bread" above, and "Serve Potatoes, Serve the Country" below. The blue background adds a sense of gravity and urgency, while the stark contrast between the bread and the lifebelt underscores the importance of making every morsel count. At a time when food rationing was a daily reality, this poster served as a call to action for households to make the most of their limited resources. By saving bread and serving potatoes instead, families could reduce their overall food consumption, freeing up precious supplies for those on the front lines. The poster's message transcended the individual, reminding everyone that their actions, no matter how small, could make a significant difference in the outcome of the war. In this way, the "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes" campaign became a symbol of the shared sacrifice and resilience that defined the 1940s and the people who lived through it.
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