1915 Vintage Punch Magazine Cartoon – “A Light Diet Has Eaten Up a Full Diet!”

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1915 Vintage Punch Magazine Cartoon – “A Light Diet Has Eaten Up a Full Diet!” by Fred Pegram

Description:
This delightful 1915 Punch Magazine cartoon, drawn by renowned illustrator Fred Pegram, captures a humorous moment from a wartime hospital ward. The cartoon is titled “A Light Diet Has Eaten Up a Full Diet!” and is mounted on black cardboard, measuring approximately 18 x 19 cm.

Set during World War I, the illustration features a flustered V.A.D. (Voluntary Aid Detachment) nurse, exclaiming:
“Oh dear! What shall I do? A light diet has eaten up a full diet!”
The scene shows two nurses conversing while wounded soldiers rest nearby, one looking particularly sheepish—no doubt the “light diet” culprit. This cartoon humorously highlights the everyday confusions and human moments behind wartime care and medical routines.

Fred Pegram’s detailed pen work and expressive characters make this cartoon both historically rich and light-hearted—a brilliant example of Punch’s timeless British wit.

Condition Note:
This is an authentic vintage print from over 100 years ago. Natural signs of aging such as mild yellowing, soft edges, or slight foxing may be present and add to the piece’s historical authenticity.

Ideal for collectors of WWI memorabilia, vintage nursing illustrations, or Punch Magazine ephemera.