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Humourous Postcard - World War One era. British soldiers (a sailor and a Scots infantryman) take interest in an Egyptian lady who stroll demurely along under a pink parasol. Her gangly black servant (carrying her case) wearing a bright red fez hat aspies them with disdain
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A Bit of Exotic Flair: A Humorous Snapshot from the Trenches of World War One This delightful postcard, hailing from the era of the Great War in 1916, captures a moment of light-hearted respite for two British soldiers amidst the harsh realities of the battlefield. The scene unfolds in the sun-soaked streets of North Africa, where a sailor and a Scots infantryman take a brief pause from their military duties to admire the captivating Egyptian lady who strolls demurely along, shaded by a pink parasol. Her tall, elegant figure, veiled in mystery, draws the soldiers' keen interest, as they exchange knowing glances and furtive glances. The lady's gangly black servant, clad in a bright red fez hat, accompanies her, carrying her case with an air of disdainful superiority. The sailor, pipe in hand, and the infantryman, kilted and armed, cannot help but be smitten by the exotic allure of this enchanting Egyptian beauty. The soldiers' amused expressions and the servant's haughty posture add a touch of whimsy and humor to this snapshot from history. This charming postcard, with its vivid colors and intriguing characters, offers a glimpse into the lives of the soldiers during World War One, reminding us that even in the midst of conflict, there was still room for a bit of fun and fascination with the world beyond the trenches.
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