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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Me and My Girl
The Caption is Me and my Girl and is probably a reference to the 1930s musical of the same name. The gas mask was carried in a cardboard box. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 23425554
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Amusing Caption Cardboard Carried Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Mask Reference Sweet Uniformed Anon Musical
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Me and My Girl Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming WW2-era comic postcard, dated circa 1940, features a delightful image of two children holding a gas mask in a cardboard box. Add a touch of wartime humor and nostalgia to your home decor with this unique and intriguing piece. Order now and bring a piece of history into your living space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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- A Charming Wartime Moment: A Circa 1940 Comic Postcard Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the 1940s, with the ominous shadow of World War II looming large, a sense of innocence and light-heartedness found its way into the hearts of people through the simple pleasures of everyday life. This delightful comic postcard, titled "Me and My Girl," is a testament to the enduring spirit of fun and humor that pervaded even the most challenging of times. The image features two adorable children, a uniformed boy proudly holding a miniature flag, and his companion, a girl with a charming smile, carrying a cardboard box containing a gas mask. The children's innocent expressions and the playful setting are reminiscent of the popular 1930s musical of the same name. Published around 1940, this postcard is a beautiful example of photochrom, a process that produced detailed and vibrant color prints from photographs. The anonymous artist's skillful use of color and caricature adds to the overall charm and appeal of the image. As we gaze upon this charming scene, we are reminded of the power of humor and the importance of cherishing the simple joys of life, even in the most trying of times. This postcard is not only a fascinating historical artifact but also a heartwarming reminder of the enduring human spirit.
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