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Some shorages and how they are dealt with 1918
Shortage of skins and hides in Scotland, using trousers for their bagpipes. Shortage of iron hoops for wine casks. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1918
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Media ID 14143043
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Casks Heath Hoops Iron Materials Robinson Shortages
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of Scotland during the year 1918 with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the unique challenges faced by the people of Scotland during that time. Witness the resourcefulness of the Scottish community as they creatively deal with the shortages of essential items – from using trousers as makeshift bags for their bagpipes to improvising wine casks without iron hoops. This powerful visual storytelling piece is a must-have for history enthusiasts, educators, and anyone interested in the rich historical tapestry of Scotland. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints.
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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Caption: A Humorous Take on Wartime Shortages in Scotland, 1918 (Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1918) During the tumultuous years of World War I, the harsh realities of the conflict were felt far and wide, with shortages of essential materials affecting various aspects of daily life. In this charming and humorous cartoon, William Heath Robinson satirically depicts the struggles faced by the Scottish people during this period. The image shows a group of bagpipers, their traditional kilts replaced with trousers, as they search for suitable materials to craft their bagpipe covers. The scarcity of skins and hides for this purpose left them with few options, leading to this unconventional yet resourceful solution. Another shortage depicted in the cartoon is the lack of iron hoops for wine casks. The absence of these crucial components forced the ingenious Scots to improvise, as evidenced by the makeshift hoops fashioned from barrel staves. This lighthearted illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the resourcefulness and resilience displayed by the British people during the wartime shortages. Despite the challenges, they continued to find creative solutions to maintain their traditions and adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. In this snapshot of history, William Heath Robinson masterfully captures the spirit of the Scottish people during World War I, leaving us with a lasting impression of their determination and humor in the face of adversity.
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