Pamflet 1914 - 1918

"Pamflet" is a printed document, measuring 26 cm by 18.1 cm, created by D. van Sijn & Zn between 1914 and 1918. The Dutch text, centered and in bold, reads "Wees zuinig op brood", which translates to "Be thrifty with bread". The document appears to be a public notice or proclamation, likely issued during World War I, urging the Dutch population to conserve bread due to shortages caused by the war. The content of the document focuses on the need to be thrifty with bread and the challenges of importing bread during the war, suggesting a difficult period for the Dutch people. This piece is a historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the social and economic impact of World War I on daily life in the Netherlands.