Fry’s Milk Chocolate Postcard - "Where Can We Get It?" Reproduction
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Example: 180/96 fits someone around 5'11" tall with a 38" chest.
| NATO Size (Label) | Approx Height | Chest / Waist (in) | Generic Size |
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| 160 / 88 | 5'3"–5'5" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 88 | 5'7"–5'9" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 96 | 5'7"–5'9" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 96 | 5'10"–5'11" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 104 | 5'10"–5'11" | 40–41" | Large (L) |
| 190 / 96 | 6'2" | 37–38" | Medium (M) Tall |
| 190 / 104 | 6'2" | 40–41" | Large (L) Tall |
| 180 / 112 | 5'11" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) |
| 190 / 112 | 6'2" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) Tall |
| 200 / 120 | 6'4"+ | 46–48" | 2X-Large (2XL) |
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This reproduction features the charming Edwardian-era advertisement for Fry’s Milk Chocolate, depicting a group of children gathered around a British policeman. In this classic piece of marketing from circa 1905, the children are famously depicted asking the officer, "Where can we get Fry’s Chocolate?" to which the caption (or the policeman's friendly demeanour) points toward the nearest shop.
Product Specifications & Features
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Authentic "Policeman & Children" Imagery: Features the high-detail illustration of a duty constable being "interrogated" by curious children—a scene designed to associate the brand with community, safety, and reliability.
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Period-Correct Typography: Faithfully reproduces the elegant, early 20th-century fonts and the official J.S. Fry & Sons branding.
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Service-Issue Quality: Printed on heavy-duty, era-appropriate card stock that replicates the texture and weight of turn-of-the-century advertising postcards.
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Historical Accuracy: Captures the vibrant, story-telling style of advertising that preceded the more clinical propaganda of the Great War.
Historical Context
This postcard serves as a primary-source record of early 20th-century social life:
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Street Life: Reflects a time when the "Bobby on the beat" was a central, approachable figure in British town life, often used as a landmark for locals and visitors alike.
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Consumer Culture: Highlights the "Postcard Craze" of 1900–1914, where commercial advertisements were artistically designed to be kept and collected by the public.
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Bristol Industrial Roots: As one of the world's oldest chocolate manufacturers, Fry's used these domestic scenes to cement their place as a household staple across the British Isles.
Realistic Use Cases
In line with our army surplus UK standards for functional historical resources, this item is intended for:
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Historical Reenactment: An excellent accessory for those portraying Edwardian civilians, "street urchins," or police officers in living history displays.
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Educational Instruction: A tactile tool for schools and museums to illustrate how advertising used authority figures to influence consumer habits.
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Museum Exhibits: A cost-effective way to display iconic turn-of-the-century graphics without risking the deterioration of a fragile original 120-year-old postcard.
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Theatrical & Film Props: Period-correct set dressing for shop windows, notice boards, or domestic scenes set between 1900 and 1914.
Condition Note: This is a high-quality modern reproduction. It is designed for active display and handling, offering a realistic look and feel where an original vintage postcard would be far too fragile or valuable for regular use.
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