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Wartime pig food poster
We Want Your Kitchen Waste - poster encouraging the saving of food scraps for use as pig food, to be collected by the council. It also feeds poultry
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Media ID 1378035
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Collected Collecting Council Feeds Keeping Kitchen Pigs Poultry Recycling Saving Scheme Scraps Thrift Waste War Time
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection: the Wartime Pig Food Poster. This authentic vintage print is a captivating piece of history, transporting you back in time to the wartime era. Featuring a compelling design from Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster encourages the community to save their kitchen waste for use as pig food. A practical and eco-friendly solution during times of rationing, this initiative not only helped reduce waste but also contributed to the war effort by providing an essential food source for pigs and poultry. With its striking imagery and evocative text, this poster is a fantastic conversation starter and a unique addition to any home or office space. Embrace the charm of history and make a statement with the Wartime Pig Food Poster from Media Storehouse.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 61.5cm (16" x 24.2")
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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This evocative wartime poster, titled 'We Want Your Kitchen Waste,' is a poignant reminder of the resourcefulness and communal spirit that emerged during the challenging years of the 1940s. The image, now a vintage treasure from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a determined-looking woman holding up a basket of kitchen scraps, with the image of a pig and chickens in the background, signifying the animals that would benefit from the collected waste. During World War II, food rationing was a daily reality for people across the United Kingdom. With limited resources and a pressing need to conserve food, the idea of collecting kitchen waste to feed pigs and poultry was a practical solution that gained widespread popularity. The poster, which was part of a council scheme, encouraged households to save their leftover vegetable peelings, fruit cores, and other organic waste, and to have it collected by the local authorities. The poster's design, with its bold typography and striking imagery, effectively conveys the message of thrift and recycling. The use of the pig and chickens is not only a testament to the importance of animal agriculture during wartime but also a symbol of the interconnectedness of human and animal communities. The poster's historical significance lies not only in its role as an advertising tool but also as a reflection of the resilience and adaptability of people during times of hardship. Today, the 'We Want Your Kitchen Waste' poster stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of reducing food waste and the potential benefits of community-driven initiatives. Its enduring appeal and historical value make it a must-have for anyone interested in the history of food, advertising, and the spirit of the 1940s.
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