Cartoon, Concerning sugar, WW1
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Cartoon, Concerning sugar, WW1
Cartoon, Concerning sugar. Two French women discuss how little sugar they are using during the sugar crisis, but it still sounds like quite a lot! Date: 1916
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Baionnette Chat Chatting Civilian Civilians Conversation Crises Crisis Discuss Frilly Frivolous Naive Shortage Sugar Supplies Supply Trimmed Trimming Walk Fashionable
A Modest Amount,
EDITORS COMMENTS
1916: A Humorous Take on the Sugar Crisis during World War I Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, the daily lives of civilians were not immune to the challenges of the conflict. One such challenge was the sugar crisis, which saw the reduction of sugar supplies due to its diversion for military use. In this cartoon from 1916, two French women engage in a light-hearted conversation as they measure out their meager sugar rations. The women, dressed in fashionable attire, are seen in the foreground of the image. One woman, wearing a pink frilly dress with a trimmed hat, holds a small measuring spoon, while the other, in a blue outfit with a fur-trimmed hat, looks on with a concerned expression. They discuss their sugar usage, with one woman remarking, "Ah, madame, only a teaspoonful for our coffee!" Their conversation continues, with the second woman adding, "And just a pinch for our tea!" Despite their attempts to minimize their sugar intake, the women's conversation reveals that they are still using a considerable amount. The cartoonist cleverly employs humor to highlight the frivolous nature of their conversation, contrasting it with the harsh realities of wartime sugar shortages. The women's naive attitude towards their sugar usage is further emphasized by their elegant costumes and the casual manner in which they chat while walking in the street. This charming cartoon, titled "A Modest Amount," offers a glimpse into the daily lives of civilians during World War I and the unique ways in which they coped with the challenges of wartime shortages. The image, with its timeless humor and historical significance, remains a fascinating piece of visual history.
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