Picture No | 10910524 |
Date | 1917 |
Description | Sarcastic take on the 'Rigours' of war on Home Front - WW1 |
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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.
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Source | Illustration by Phyllis Spence in The Graphic 1917 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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