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War-Time Economies Saving Breath, WW1 Heath Robinson
War-Time Economies from Heath Robinson - to Save Your Breath. The Penny-in-the-Slot machine for blowing out candles. Wartime savings taken to ridiculous lengths by William Heath Robinson who suggests a slot machine with conserved air used to blow out candles. Date: 1918
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In the midst of World War I, renowned British cartoonist William Heath Robinson brought a touch of humor to the harsh realities of wartime economies with his illustration "War-Time Economies: Saving Breath, WW1 - Heath Robinson - To Save Your Breath. The Penny-in-the-Slot machine for blowing out candles." In this whimsical cartoon, a woman, dressed in the modest attire of the era, stands in her kitchen, her hands on her hips, as she contemplates a peculiar contraption before her. The machine, named "Penny-in-the-Slot," is designed to help women save their precious breath during wartime rationing. The machine, with its intricate machinery and gears, is intended for use in snuffing out candles. Instead of blowing out the flames, users would insert a penny into the slot, and the machine would release a puff of conserved air to extinguish the candles. The woman's maid, standing behind her, looks on in amusement at the absurdity of the situation. Heath Robinson's cartoon, created in 1918, offers a humorous take on the lengths to which people went to save resources during the war. The image captures the spirit of innovation and resourcefulness that characterized the era, as well as the resilience and humor of the British people in the face of adversity. This cartoon is a testament to the power of art to bring levity and joy to even the most challenging of times.
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