URL: https://digitalcollections.hoover.org/objects/38136 Collection Structure Poster collection > Playing house amidst the ruins. Some little French children were heard to say: "We like to make believe kitchens and dining rooms, 'cause we're so hungry at our house." Poor little waifs - war orphans - they appeal to generous Americans to re-establish the even tenor of their lives. Item Title Playing house amidst the ruins. Some little French children were heard to say: "We like to make believe kitchens and dining rooms, 'cause we're so hungry at our house." Poor little waifs - war orphans - they appeal to generous Americans to re-establish the even tenor of their lives. Collection Title Poster collection Issuing Body Methodist Church (U.S.) Date Created 1917/1918? Description Photograph of small children. Subject(s) World War, 1914-1918 Civilian relief International relief War work Methodist Church Children Food relief, American Charities Food question Reconstruction (1914-1939) Orphans France Language(s) English Country of Origin United States Country of Origin United States Dimensions Overall: 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm) Format Poster Medium political posters Color black and white Color black and white Hoover ID Poster US 4798 Record Number XX343.28512 Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km Rights No known restrictions.