Canvas Print : Ww2 Salvage Handbill
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Ww2 Salvage Handbill
BOMBS AND BULLETS FROM YOUR DUSTBIN - Every Woman can help to Win the War - every Patriotic household is asked to save every scrap of paper, rags, bottles, empty tins
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Media ID 589864
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10179275
1941 Asked Bottles Bullets Economising Empty Handbill House Hold Patriotic Rags Salvage Save Scrap Ww 2 Dust Bin
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: "Bombs and Bullets from Your Dustbin" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image takes us back in time to the spirit of wartime Britain during World War II. The handbill, featuring the bold text "Every Woman can help to Win the War," calls on every patriotic household to save every scrap of paper, rags, bottles, and empty tins. This inspiring piece is not just a beautiful addition to your home decor, but a reminder of the resilience and determination of a nation during challenging times. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Bombs and Bullets from Your Dustbin" today and bring a piece of history into your living space.
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 Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
October 1941, Britain: A poignant reminder of the collective spirit and determination that defined the Home Front during World War II is encapsulated in this salvage handbill from Mary Evans Picture Library. Entitled "BOMBS AND BULLETS FROM YOUR DUSTBIN," the poster calls on every "Patriotic Household" to contribute to the war effort by saving and recycling various household items. The image features a woman, her hands on her hips, gazing intently at the viewer with a determined expression. The backdrop is a war-torn landscape, with bombs exploding in the distance and smoke rising from the horizon. The message is clear: every scrap of paper, every rag, every bottle, and every empty tin could potentially be transformed into valuable resources for the war effort. The handbill, published in 1941, reflects the spirit of economizing and salvage that was a crucial part of the war effort in Britain. With resources scarce and the threat of invasion ever-present, the government and civic organizations launched campaigns to encourage citizens to recycle and reuse as much as possible. This not only helped to conserve resources but also boosted morale by giving people a sense of agency and contribution to the war effort. The handbill's message resonated deeply with the British people, who responded in kind by collecting and delivering their salvaged items to collection points across the country. The image of the woman, with her strong and resolute stance, serves as a powerful symbol of the role that women played in the war effort, both on the Home Front and at the front lines. This historical artifact is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resilience that defined the British people during World War II.
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