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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
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Advice Bread Effort Lives Loaf Potatoes Save Serve Ww 2 Ww Ii War Time
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Introducing the captivating Wartime Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic poster from Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited. This vintage puzzle invites you to step back in time to the 1940s and experience the history firsthand. The image on the puzzle showcases a powerful wartime message, encouraging people to "Save Bread, Save Lives" and "Serve Potatoes, Serve the Country." The striking design depicts a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt, symbolizing the importance of rationing and contributing to the war effort. Engage in a nostalgic journey and piece together this intriguing jigsaw puzzle, perfect for history enthusiasts, puzzle collectors, or anyone looking for a unique and educational activity.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.4cm x 35.5cm (9.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 28cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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