Rations Collection (#8)

Public Kitchen, World War I
Women serving food in a public kitchen during World War I

Grocery rations, World War I
Women making up grocery rations for soldiers during World War I

Field kitchen 1916
British troops receiving hot dinner rations from a field kitchen in the Ancre area of the Somme. Hot food was not supplied to front line British troops until late in 1915

RAF Binbrooke cut off during the winter of 1947
An aerial view of the airfield and aerodrome buildings at Binbrooke, Lincolnshire, as men came out from their huts to pick up the supplies which had been dropped by two Dakotas of Transport Command

Preparing Seeds for Raspberry Jam rations
A ridiculous amount of workers chipping, shaping, carving, polishing and checking the quality of artifical seeds for raspberry jam rations during World War One Please note

British, German and Austrian Rations, First World War, 1918
Illustration showing the relative food rationing in Great Britain, Germany and Austria for the civilian population in 1918, during the First World War

Emigration. The Emigration of the Russian Jews. Sketches on
Families eagerly eating their rations and waving as the food arrives. The women are well wrapped up against the cold and the men are in typical russian peasant costume with long belted tunics

American Indians. Ration Day at the Agency
Indian reservations (agencies) were set up by the American Indian Office and rations were distributed by government agents to the Indians

Christian Diors Spring Fashion Show, 1948
Christian Berard, the Surrealist painter, seated on the floor, gazing at passing gowns during Christian Diors Spring Fashion show, 1948

A help yourself grocery - checkout
Photograph taken from a United States supermarket in 1948, where Britains queues and rations are unknown, showing a woman being served at the checkout

A help yourself grocery
Photograph taken from a United States supermarket in 1948, where Britains queues and rations are unknown. The concept of the supermarket where all manner of goods could be bought in one place

Cooking & Baking 1940S
The grandmother of the house struggles to make ends meet and cooks the best meals she can with the rations she has. Her daughter rolls out pastry for baking with a rolling pin

Wartime Rations
A table full of powdered and rationed goods, as available in Britain during World War Two, including Birds Custard Powder, Victory V lozenges and Sylvan Flakes

Grocery Shop Rations
A shopkeeper measures out a weeks rations on his weighing scales. During World War Two, planning a familys meals often depended upon what an individual shop had in stock

British Wwi Ration Chart
A diagram showing the ample weekly rations for various classes of the population, including civilians, army, navy, hospital patients and prisoners

Distribution of Bread
Civilians gather for the distribution of bread

Goodwood Revival: Rations: Goodwood Revival, Goodwood, England, 19 - 21 September 2008
Rations! Goodwood Revival, Goodwood, England, 19 - 21 September 2008

Mutiny on the Nore / 1797
Seamen complain about the state of their rations, prior to a mutiny aboard the ship The Nore

Bacon Ration Coupons
A used page of bacon coupons from a ration book

Barents Voyage / Polar
Men unload provisions stored in sacks & barrels onto the ice while others sleep. Winter quarters on Ledyanaya Gavan (Ice Haven)

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"Rations: A Lifeline in Times of Need" During times of war and hardship, rations became a symbol of hope and survival. Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-Box was an act of camaraderie that brought soldiers together during the festive season, reminding them that they were not alone in their struggles. Inventions often push boundaries, but Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson took creativity to another level. This whimsical contraption showcased the ingenuity behind ration distribution during World War I, proving that even amidst chaos, innovation could thrive. The Salvation Army played a crucial role in providing rations to soldiers on the frontlines during WWI. Their unwavering dedication ensured that troops received much-needed sustenance and comfort in dire circumstances. Passport to Pimlico (1949) depicted a post-war era where rationing still prevailed. It highlighted how limited resources affected communities and emphasized the importance of responsible consumption for collective well-being. The Dig for Victory poster from WWII urged citizens to grow their own food as part of the war effort. It served as a reminder that every individual's contribution mattered when it came to securing essential rations for themselves and others. Save Food posters from WWI echoed this sentiment by encouraging people to minimize waste and make conscious choices about food consumption. These powerful visuals reminded society about the value of each morsel during times when scarcity loomed large. "Don't Waste Bread" became more than just words on a poster during WWI; it evolved into a mantra etched into people's minds as they strived to make every crumb count amidst shortages caused by conflict. Advertisements like Horlicks' 1916 malted milk tablets showcased innovative ways companies contributed towards ration supplies. These compact yet nutritious tablets provided sustenance while being easily transportable – an ideal solution for soldiers enduring harsh conditions far away from home. Even centuries ago, rations played a vital role in sustaining communities.