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 : Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front - WW1


Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front - WW1

WW1 - Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front by Phyllis Spence. (from left) Standard Dress the Lady of the house horrified by the standardised form of ladies dress encouraged during WW1, removing frills and fancies for plain styling. The Pig replaces the Pug - dog owners (particularly women) were criticised for wasting resources by keeping pet dogs, particularly toy dogs. The Hidden Hoard of Potatoes - the biggest single social crime on the home Front during WW1

Picture No
10910524
Media ID
47637588
Size
6200px x 3138px (2.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Illustration by Phyllis Spence in The Graphic 1917
Date
1917

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Critical Criticism Distinction Extravagance Hoard Hoarding Horrified Housemaid Potatoes Resources Sarcastic Savings Simplicity Spence Values Wastage Waste


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