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Cartoon, Convalescent leave, WW1
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Cartoon, Convalescent leave, WW1
Cartoon, Convalescent leave, showing two girls chatting to a little boy dressed as a soldier who has a bandage on his knee. The joke is a pun, revolving around the double meaning of front -- the little boy misunderstands, and thinks they are referring to his forehead. Date: 1915
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A Delightful Moment of Normalcy: A 1915 Cartoon Depicting Convalescent Leave during WWI Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, a brief moment of tranquility is captured in this charming 1915 cartoon from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. The scene unfolds in a serene garden setting, where two young girls, dressed in their Sunday best, are engrossed in a conversation with a little boy dressed as a soldier. The soldier, with a bandage on his knee and a toy rifle slung over his shoulder, looks puzzled as the girls refer to him being on the 'front.' The humor in this cartoon lies in the double meaning of the word 'front.' The girls, meaning the battlefront, are referring to the soldier's military service and recovery during his convalescent leave. However, the little boy, with an innocent and literal interpretation, believes they are referring to his forehead. The soldier, in good spirits, playfully corrects the misunderstanding, much to the delight of the girls. The cartoon captures the essence of childhood during wartime, as children often played at being soldiers and nurses, mimicking the adults around them. The soldier's faithful dog, peeking out from under the tent, adds to the whimsical atmosphere. The girls' parasols and hats adorned with feathers, along with the soldier's toy helmet and crutches, add a touch of elegance and playfulness to the scene. This delightful cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and innocence of children during times of war, providing a brief respite from the harsh realities of the battlefield.
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