Fine Art Print : Keeping a check on fuel consumed by G. H. Davis
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Keeping a check on fuel consumed by G. H. Davis
Your fuel target: keeping a weekly check on the fuel consumed in an average household during the Second World War. Electricity and gas meters will tell you if you are keeping to your proper average. Date: 1942
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Media ID 14133339
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1942 Average Check Checking Coal Consumed Consumption Davis Dial Dials Economical Economise Economising Economy Electric Electricity Fuel Heating Household Husband Keeping Lighting Meter Meters Target Weekly Consuming
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Keeping a check on fuel consumed by G. H. Davis" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the Second World War era. With fuel rationing at an all-time high, this evocative print serves as a reminder of the daily challenges faced by households to maintain their fuel consumption within the weekly quota. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of historical significance into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.7cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
Keeping a Check on Fuel Consumed: G.H. Davis and His Weekly Household Fuel Audit (1942) During the Second World War, the conservation of resources, particularly fuel, was a top priority for households in Britain. With rationing in place and the need to support the war effort, families were encouraged to be economical with their fuel usage. In this photograph, G.H. Davis is seen diligently checking the fuel consumption in his household. The year is 1942, and Davis is meticulously examining the dials on his electricity and gas meters. These meters were essential tools for monitoring fuel usage and ensuring that families stayed within their weekly fuel targets. The electric meter, with its spinning discs, shows the amount of electricity consumed, while the gas meter, with its dial and pointer, indicates the volume of gas used. The importance of maintaining an average fuel consumption was emphasized during this period. Households were expected to keep their fuel usage consistent from week to week, as fluctuations could impact the overall supply and distribution of fuel. By monitoring their fuel usage, families could make adjustments to their daily habits, such as turning off lights when not in use or using alternative heating methods, to ensure they stayed within their targets. The Davis family, like many others during wartime, understood the significance of their role in the larger war effort. By being economical with their fuel usage, they were contributing to the overall war effort and helping to ensure that essential resources were available for the military and other critical industries. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the wartime spirit of economizing and the importance of individual actions in supporting the collective good. It also highlights the role of domestic technology, such as fuel meters, in enabling households to monitor and manage their fuel consumption effectively.
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