Cartoon, Trying on a new hat, WW1
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Cartoon, Trying on a new hat, WW1
Cartoon, showing a frivolous woman trying on a new hat. She complains: How long this war is taking! Her bored soldier husband replies: Not as long as it takes you to try hats on! Date: 1916
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Accessories Boredom Boxes Dressing Frivolous Husband Mirror Oval Taking Toilet Vanity Wasted
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This cartoon, dated 1916, depicts a frivolous woman in the midst of trying on a new hat during the tumultuous period of World War I. The woman, dressed in elegant attire, stands before an oval mirror, her expression a mix of excitement and frustration as she examines her reflection. Her bored soldier husband, clad in uniform and holding a box of hats, looks on with a resigned smile. The caption above the scene reads, "How long this war is taking!" to which her husband replies, "Not as long as it takes you to try hats on!" The image encapsulates the stark contrast between the mundane routines of daily life and the larger, more significant events unfolding during wartime. The woman's vanity and penchant for fashion are juxtaposed with the ongoing conflict, highlighting the dichotomy between the frivolous and the serious. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the ways in which people coped with the stresses and uncertainties of war through small comforts and distractions. The intricately detailed illustration, with its rich colors and expressive characters, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was forever changed by the events of the First Great War. This piece of historical art is a testament to the enduring power of humor and the human spirit, even in the most challenging of times.
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