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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Black Out
The caption is Black Out! a play on the need to cover all windows and lighting so that German bombers could not see their targets, and also putting the cat out. The empty milk bottle will be exchanged for a full one when the milkman calls in the morning.The Prime Ministers message is This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945
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1945 Amusing Bombers Bottle Calls Caption Curlers Dinah Empty Exchanged Firm Hold Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Lighting Message Milk Milkman Ministers Morning Nighttime Prime Putting Raphael Stand Sweet Targets This Tuck Windows
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Black Out!: A Playful Wartime Moment in the WW2 Era Amidst the somber backdrop of the WW2 era, this charming comic postcard offers a delightful glimpse into the resilient spirit of the British people. The title "Black Out!" is a clever play on words, referring both to the necessity of covering all windows and lighting during air raids to prevent German bombers from identifying targets, and the act of putting the family cat out for the night. The empty milk bottle on the windowsill is a reminder of the daily routine, which will be restored when the milkman makes his morning call. In the foreground, a young girl named Dinah, with her curlers in place, gazes out at the night sky, her innocent expression reflecting the uncertainty and anticipation that came with each passing night. The Prime Minister's message, "This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm," serves as a reminder of the collective resolve and determination that sustained the nation during these trying times. Published by Tuck and Raphael, this sweet and amusing postcard captures the essence of wartime humour, offering a lighthearted moment amidst the darkness. The children, with their wide-eyed curiosity and unwavering innocence, serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring spirit that carried the world through the challenges of the 2nd World War.
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