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Ww1 Postcard Long Trail
A soldier on the battlefield thinks of his sweetheart waiting for him at home. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14288219
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Battlefield Longing Postcards Sentimental Separation Sweetheart Thinks Trail Waiting Yearning
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our WWI-inspired greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This beautifully evocative design, "Long Trail" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the trenches of 1914. A soldier, lost in thought, gazes off into the distance, his heart longing for the love and comfort of his sweetheart waiting for him at home. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to a loved one, these vintage-style cards capture the essence of longing, hope, and resilience during wartime. Add a personal touch to your message and create a moment of nostalgia with these unique and poignant greeting cards.
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
This poignant WWI postcard, dated 1914, captures the sentimental side of the horrors of war. The image depicts a weary soldier, sitting on the Long Trail in France, deep in thought as he gazes off into the distance. His expression conveys a sense of longing and yearning for the comforts and love of home. The Long Trail, a popular hiking trail in Vermont, United States, serves as a symbolic connection between the battlefield and the soldier's sweetheart waiting for him back home. The postcard, with its faded edges and worn appearance, is a poignant reminder of the emotional toll that war takes on soldiers and their loved ones. The events of 1914 marked the beginning of the First World War, a global conflict that lasted for over four years and claimed the lives of millions. The use of postcards as a means of communication between soldiers and their families became a common practice during this time, allowing them to maintain a connection despite the physical separation. This postcard, with its sentimental message, is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical events of WWI. It serves as a reminder of the love, longing, and sacrifice that accompanied the horrors of war. The image of the soldier on the Long Trail, lost in thought, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of love and connection.
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