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Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
13809989
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
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This vintage illustration depicts a scene of domestic life during wartime, with two children seated at a dining table. The boy and girl are portrayed in mid-20th-century attire, emphasizing the era's gender norms through their clothing and hairstyles. They dine against a backdrop featuring warships at sea, symbolizing the connection between everyday life on the home front and military efforts abroad. The accompanying text is reminiscent of wartime propaganda that encouraged frugality and support for troops; it reinterprets the nursery rhyme "Jack Sprat" to promote clearing one's plate as an act of patriotism. This image captures not only a snapshot of historical social values but also serves as an artifact reflecting how even children’s mealtime could be infused with nationalistic sentiment during times of conflict.
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