Cartoon, Playing cards, WW1
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Cartoon, Playing cards, WW1
Cartoon, Playing cards. Two old men at a table in a cafe play a game of cards (piquet) with their food rationing cards, which are normally used for buying meat, bread, coal and sugar. Date: 1917
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Apron Cafe Limit Ration Rationing Rations Satire Satirical Serving Tables Waiter Waiters
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Amidst the harsh realities of World War I, two old men find solace and camaraderie in a quiet café, their faces etched with the lines of time and the weight of the world. The table between them is scattered with the remnants of a simple meal, yet their focus is not on their food, but on the familiar deck of playing cards in front of them. In this satirical cartoon from 1917, the men play a game of piquet, a popular card game of the time. However, their cards are not the typical ones used for gambling or entertainment. Instead, they are ration cards, which under the wartime restrictions, were meant to limit the purchase of essentials such as meat, bread, coal, and sugar. The waiter, dressed in his apron and with a concerned expression, looks on as the men continue their game, oblivious to the potential consequences of their actions. This poignant image captures the essence of human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of people during the First World War.
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