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Girl reading The Bystander magazine, WWI
Studio photographic portrait of a young girl dressed in a white dress holding a copy of The Bystander magazine. The Bystander magazine, part of the Illustrated London News archive at Mary Evans Picture Library, was a weekly illustrated magazine which ran from 1903 to 1940, when it merged with The Tatler. It covered sport, politics, society, royalty, fashion, motoring, travel and general gossip and was well-known for its rich tradition of illustration and humorous cartoons. Particularly well-known were the cartoons of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather who found fame during the First World War with his cartoons featuring his curmudgeonly soldier character, Ole Bill. The masthead on this particular issue of The Bystander is drawn by Bairnsfather and shows officers reading the magazine around a table. Date: c.1917
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In this evocative studio photograph, a young girl dressed in a pristine white dress sits intently as she peruses the pages of The Bystander magazine. The weekly illustrated publication, which ran from 1903 to 1940, was a staple of British society during this period, covering a wide range of topics from sport and politics to fashion and gossip. This particular issue, dated around 1917, bears the distinctive masthead of renowned cartoonist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. Known for his biting wit and satirical humor, Bairnsfather's illustrations, including his iconic character Ole Bill, brought a sense of levity to the harsh realities of World War I. The girl's serious expression and focused gaze suggest that she is fully engrossed in the magazine's contents, perhaps seeking solace or escape from the tumultuous world around her. The pristine white dress and the elegance of the studio setting contrast sharply with the grim realities of the war, underscoring the dual nature of The Bystander as both a reflection and a respite from the events of the time. The rich tradition of illustration and cartoons that defined The Bystander during this period made it a beloved and essential part of British life, and this photograph captures the enduring appeal of the magazine as a window into the past.
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