WW2 Christmas card, The Weeks Ration
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WW2 Christmas card, The Weeks Ration
WW2 Christmas card, showing a butcher in his shop, a reproduction of a painting entitled The Weeks Ration. The verse inside reads: When we queue for our chop in the butchers shop, / Our thoughts turn to days of old. / With their choice of Chump or juicy Rump, / Of Saddle or Sirloin bold! / But as our JOINT efforts are helping the war / In no uncertain fashion, / The CUTs worth while, so with WINNING smile / We take our weekly ration! Date: circa 1942
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1942 Apron Butcher Chop Correspondence Counter Empty Endurance Ephemera Hook Hooks Joint Meat Ration Rationing Rations Reproduction Rump Weekly Sirloin
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative WW2 Christmas card, titled "The Weeks Ration," transports us back in time to the wartime era of the 1940s. The image is a reproduction of a painting that captures the essence of rationing and the resilient spirit of the British people during World War II. The butcher, dressed in his apron and wearing a serious expression, stands behind the counter of his shop. Hooks laden with various cuts of meat hang empty, a stark reminder of the rationing measures in place. The verse inside the card reads, "When we queue for our chop in the butcher's shop, / Our thoughts turn to days of old. / With their choice of Chump or juicy Rump, / Of Saddle or Sirloin bold! / But as our JOINT efforts are helping the war / In no uncertain fashion, / The CUTs worth while, so with WINNING smile / We take our weekly ration!" The humor and endurance of the British people during this challenging time is palpable in the card's message. The image and verse serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the community spirit that helped the nation persevere. The Weeks Ration card is a fascinating piece of ephemera and design from the 1940s, offering a glimpse into the daily life and experiences of people during wartime.
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