Greetings Card : British band playing in the square of a French town
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British band playing in the square of a French town
British band playing in the square of a French town. On reverse of postcard - Saturday. Dear Hubert, Am enclosing a few rough sketches. Mind you they are rough. Have only an ordinary pen and ink with which to do the trick. Managed to get hold of them at last place I was at. I thought perhaps you would like it better than letter - I do too - for theres not so much to fill up, eh ! Hope to receive a letter from you in a day or twos time.. 1190 Private Leslie Loveland, 1St/5Th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 143Rd Brigade, 25Th Division. Joined 21.11.15
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Media ID 14153303
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1190 Band Dear Enclosing Fill Have Hold Hope Hubert Leslie Letter Loveland Managed Mind Ordinary Private Receive Reverse Rough Saturday Sketches Theres Thought Trick Twos
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring this charming image of a British band performing in the heart of a picturesque French town. Captured by the skilled lens of Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this scene transports you to a European square filled with music, culture, and camaraderie. On the reverse of this postcard-inspired greeting card, the words "Saturday. Dear Hubert, Am enclosing a few rough sketches. Mind you they are rough" add a personal touch, making it a thoughtful and unique expression of creativity and connection. Whether you're sending a message of encouragement, congratulations, or simply wanting to share a moment of joy, this card is sure to capture the hearts of your loved ones. Embrace the beauty of art and music with this exquisite greeting card from Media Storehouse. Share a piece of this European moment with someone special today.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.9cm x 12.5cm (6.3" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Saturday Afternoon Delight: A British Band Performs in the Square of a French Town (1916) This evocative postcard captures the lively atmosphere of a British military band entertaining the locals in the picturesque square of a French town during World War I. The band members, dressed in their military uniforms, are fully engaged in their performance, with some interacting with the crowd while others focus intently on their instruments. The townspeople, dressed in their Sunday best, are seen clapping and dancing, enjoying the music and the sunny day. On the reverse of the postcard, a soldier named Private Leslie Loveland pens a letter to his friend Hubert. He expresses his excitement about obtaining the sketches of the band and shares his hope for a reply in a few days. The rough sketches, which are not shown in the image, were likely drawn by an onlooker and sent to Leslie as a memento of the memorable scene. The postcard, with its charming depiction of a moment of joy and connection amidst the chaos of war, serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find happiness even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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