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WW2, Digging For Victory
An illustration of a young boy helping with the Digging For Victory campaign set up by the British Ministry of Agriculture to encourage civilians to grow their own food during times of harsh rationing in WW2. He is busy rolling the lawn while his father is serving. Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 32267124
© A CLM Archive Collection / Mary Evans
Agriculture Beatrice Busy Campaign Civilians Digging Encourage Grow Harsh Helping Lawn Mallet Ministry Rationing Rolling Serving Times Victory Childrens
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the 'Digging For Victory' poster print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, taken from the March of the Women Collection, captures the spirit of resilience and determination during WW2. A young boy joins in the Digging For Victory campaign, an initiative by the British Ministry of Agriculture to encourage civilians to grow their own food and contribute to the war effort. This beautifully detailed and authentic print is a poignant reminder of a time when community and self-sufficiency came together to overcome adversity. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this inspiring and timeless poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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Digging for Victory: A Young Boy's Contribution to the Home Front during World War II During the tumultuous 1940s, as the Second World War raged on, the British Ministry of Agriculture launched an innovative campaign to encourage civilians to grow their own food in response to harsh rationing. The initiative, aptly named "Digging for Victory," aimed to increase food production and reduce the strain on resources. This poignant illustration captures the spirit of the campaign as a young boy diligently rolls the lawn, preparing the ground for a vegetable garden. With his father serving in the armed forces, the responsibility of maintaining the family's garden falls on the young boy's shoulders. He wields a small Beatrice mallet, a common gardening tool during the era, with determination and focus. The boy's earnest expression and the sense of purpose in his actions convey the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during wartime. The Digging for Victory campaign was a testament to the collective spirit and determination of the British public. It not only provided a means to supplement meager rations but also fostered a sense of community and camaraderie among neighbors as they shared gardening tips and exchanged produce. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and ingenuity of the home front during the 1940s, as families like this one worked together to ensure their survival and contribute to the war effort in their own way.
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