| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV00379 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 76.2 x 50.8 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | chromolithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Beadle, James Prinsep Barnes Ministry of Food Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
We risk our lives to bring you food..." A message from our seamen"
Description
British First World War poster issued by the Ministry of Food (Food Control poster No. 42). Featuring " A message from our seamen.." the poster depicts a merchant seaman carrying his knapsack over his shoulder and looking forlornly at a broken loaf of bread that has been dropped in the gutter. The message urges the viewer not to waste food that people have risked their lives to bring to Britain.
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