Photographic Print : If Only They d Make Old Bill President of those Tribunals
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If Only They d Make Old Bill President of those Tribunals
" well, whats your job, me lad?" " Making spots for rocking-horses, sir" " Three months" " Exemption, sir?" " Nao, exemption be _____d ! Three months hard!" Cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander imagining his gruff cartoon character, Old Bill, sitting on a tribunal making decisions about whether mens employment exempts them from military service. In this case, Old Bill has no sympathy for a man with an inconsequential job and instantly condemns him to three months hard labour! Date: 1917
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Media ID 14170644
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Bystander Character Employment Manpower Tribunal Exemption
11"x8.5" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 27.9cm (7" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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.
If Only They'd Make Old Bill President of those Tribunals!
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cartoon by renowned British satirist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, published in The Bystander in 1917 during World War I, offers a humorous take on the military tribunals and the exemption process. In this image, Old Bill, Bairnsfather's iconic gruff and no-nonsense character, sits sternly at the head of a tribunal, surrounded by officials. A man, with a confused expression, approaches him, asking, "Well, what's your job, me lad?" To which Old Bill retorts, "Making spots for rocking-horses, sir?" The man replies, "Three months," to which Old Bill responds, "Exemption, sir? Nao, exemption be _____d! Three months hard!" Old Bill's unforgiving demeanor and quick judgement reflect the public's growing frustration with the exemption process during the war. With manpower a crucial resource, the British government established military tribunals to determine which men were essential to the war effort and which could be excused from military service. This cartoon highlights the perceived absurdity of some of the exemptions granted, fueling public discontent and adding to the satirical commentary of the time. Bairnsfather's cartoon, with its witty dialogue and insightful commentary, offers a unique perspective on the historical context of World War I and the challenges faced by the British government during the war. This piece of art serves as a reminder of the complexities and nuances of the war effort and the role of satire in shaping public opinion.
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