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Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - Sinking toy Russian Ships
A superb Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - Japanese children (in uniform) and a Geisha sink toy Russian Ships with blowpipes and darts at a fair. A nice analogy of the crushing defeat inflicted on the Russian Navy and soldiers by the Japanese. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 18952304
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Analogy Crushing Darts Defeat Fairground Inflicted Metaphor Patriotic Propaganda Russo Russo Japanese Sink Stall Blowpipes
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Russo-Japanese War Greetings Cards. This vintage postcard, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a delightful scene of Japanese children in uniform and a Geisha playfully sinking toy Russian ships using blowpipes and darts at a fair. A charming representation of historical propaganda art, these cards are perfect for history enthusiasts or as unique and thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Russo-Japanese War with each beautifully designed card from Media Storehouse.
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 12.5cm x 15.9cm (4.9" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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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This Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard, dated circa 1905, presents a vivid metaphor of the crushing defeat inflicted on the Russian Navy and soldiers by the Japanese. The image showcases a lively scene at a fairground, where Japanese children, dressed in uniform, and a geisha engage in an entertaining game. In their hands, they hold blowpipes and darts, aiming at a row of toy Russian ships displayed at a stall. The children's focused expressions and the geisha's serene demeanor add to the intensity of the scene, symbolizing the determination and skill of the Japanese forces. The sinking of the toy ships serves as a powerful analogy for the real-life naval and military victories achieved by Japan during the Russo-Japanese War. The postcard's patriotic undertones effectively convey the pride and resolve of the Japanese people during this pivotal moment in history. The use of children and a fairground setting adds an element of innocence and joy to the scene, making it a poignant reminder of the human cost and triumphs of war.
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