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Gallons of Work

Mrs Hawkins relaxes with a hot cup of Bourn-Vita after another busy day.

Advert 1954 2 mins

Overview

A woman’s work is never done, they say. But in this hectic 1954 advert for Cadbury’s Bourn-Vita, after a day of child care and assisting at the service station run by her family, Mrs Constance Hawkins of Oxfordshire does at least get to enjoy a hot drink.

Genres

Advert

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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