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Cartoon, Scene outside a cafe, WW1
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Cartoon, Scene outside a cafe, WW1
Cartoon, Scene outside a cafe. With new restrictions on the serving of alcohol, two soldiers are turned away, and a waiter challenges two little boys sitting at a table. Date: 1916
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Alcohol Apron Baionnette Cafe Chairs Challenge Challenging Cloth Regulation Regulations Restriction Restrictions Rule Rules Tables Waiter Waiters
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In the quaint yet melancholic scene outside a European café during the tumultuous year of 1916, the harsh realities of World War I intrude upon the simple pleasures of daily life. Two soldiers, dressed in their weary uniforms and bearing the weight of their equipment, approach the establishment, hopeful for a momentary respite from the horrors of the battlefield. However, the new regulations imposed by the war have forced the café's proprietor to adhere to strict alcohol restrictions. The waiter, clad in a crisp white apron and a stern expression, challenges the disappointed soldiers, denying them the opportunity for a much-needed drink. In the background, two little boys, oblivious to the unfolding events, continue to sit at their table, their innocent laughter echoing through the quiet pavement. The juxtaposition of the soldiers' somber faces and the carefree children serves as a poignant reminder of the stark contrasts between the frontlines and the home front. This evocative cartoon, created in 1916, captures the essence of the wartime experience, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices endured by soldiers and civilians alike. The waiter's unwavering adherence to the rules and regulations, despite the heartache it brings, underscores the resilience and determination of those living through the First Great War. With the ominous presence of a baionnette leaning against the café wall, the looming threat of the war is never far from view, casting a long shadow over even the most mundane moments of daily life.
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