item details
NamePoster, 'Yes - Complete Victory'
ProductionL Shields; commercial artist; 1917; United Kingdom
Hazell, Watson and Viney Ltd.; printing firm; 1917; London
Ministry of Food (Food Controller); commissioner; 1917; London
Hazell, Watson and Viney Ltd.; printing firm; 1917; London
Ministry of Food (Food Controller); commissioner; 1917; London
Classificationpolitical posters
Materialsink, paper
Materials SummaryLithograph on paper
Techniqueslithography
DimensionsOverall: 756mm (height), 509mm (length)
Registration NumberGH014074
Credit lineGift of Department of Defence, 1919
Overview
This First World War poster urged the conservation of bread in 1917 when the German submarine blockade of Britain had led to serious food shortages.
It was part of a publicity campaign mounted by the Food Controller, Lord Rhondda, to encourage food economy instead of imposing food rationing.
Rationing was eventually introduced in Britain in 1918. However, despite a scarcity of butter and sugar Britain's bread stocks remained stable during the war.