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Wartime poster, save bread, serve potatoes
Wartime poster encouraging people to save bread (and you save lives), serve potatoes (and you serve the country). Depicting a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt.
1940s
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Media ID 7190149
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Advice Bread Effort Lives Loaf Potatoes Save Serve Ww 2 Ww Ii War Time
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring this iconic Wartime poster from Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited. Originally created during the 1940s, this evocative design encourages the importance of conserving resources, with the powerful message "Save bread (and you save lives), serve potatoes (and you serve the country)". The image of a loaf of bread inside a lifebelt serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring historical art to life, adding a unique and timeless touch to any space.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
During the tumultuous 1940s, as the world was embroiled in the second great conflict of the twentieth century, the spirit of unity and sacrifice was palpable. This evocative wartime poster, titled "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes," is a poignant reminder of the collective efforts made by people to support the war effort and save lives. The image depicts a simple yet powerful message: a loaf of bread, encircled by a lifebelt, with the caption "Save Bread" above, and "Serve Potatoes, Serve the Country" below. The blue background adds a sense of gravity and urgency, while the stark contrast between the bread and the lifebelt underscores the importance of making every morsel count. At a time when food rationing was a daily reality, this poster served as a call to action for households to make the most of their limited resources. By saving bread and serving potatoes instead, families could reduce their overall food consumption, freeing up precious supplies for those on the front lines. The poster's message transcended the individual, reminding everyone that their actions, no matter how small, could make a significant difference in the outcome of the war. In this way, the "Save Bread, Serve Potatoes" campaign became a symbol of the shared sacrifice and resilience that defined the 1940s and the people who lived through it.
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