| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02019 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 74.8 x 49.5 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | Offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Unknown Ministry of Food James Hawthorn & Brother Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Field Marshal 'Potato Pete'
Description
British Second World War poster depicts a potato dressed as a Field Marshal taking the salute as ranks of potato soldiers, carrying forks, march past. 'Potato Pete' was the product of a campaign for healthy eating, the minimisation of waste, and the use of potatoes, instead of bread, as a source of carbohydrates. He was often depicted in advertising campaigns alongside the figure 'Dr. Carrot'.
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government