1918 Ad WWI OXO Meat Extract British Home Front Recipe Stew Vegetable Pie Advert

This is an original 1918 World War I era black and white print ad for OXO, a concentrated meat extract packaged in cubes and used to economize on meat in wartime Britain.

CONDITION

This 97+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.75 x 10.25 inches; 10 x 26 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

The Home Front in Britain during World War I saw many changes -- changes in the role of women, the rationing of goods, food shortages, etc., but everyone "did their bit" to help the war effort. This fascinating collection of advertising from 1915-1918 gives us an historical snapshot of what life was like for the British people during the First World War.

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising

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