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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Heres another blue-pencil P. C
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Heres another blue-pencil P. C
The Caption refers to..another blue pencil postcard. In WW2 Bue Pencil referred to the Censor who crossed out in indelible blue any text that he thought might be of use to the enemy. It might here refer to over enthusiatic expressions of love! Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1941
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1941 Amusing Attwell Caption Censor Crossed Dundee Enemy Expressions Innocence Innocent Kids Letter Light Hearted Lucie Mabel Pencil Refer Referred Refers Sweet Thought Valentine
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A Blue Pencil Intervention: A WW2-Era Comic Postcard from 1941 (Ref: Mary Evans Picture Library) During the tumultuous times of World War II, a touch of humor was essential to keep spirits high. This charming postcard, published in 1941, showcases the innocent and light-hearted side of wartime life. The image depicts a young girl, dressed in a red dress and holding a letter in one hand and a box of cards in the other, as she walks along the street. The artist, Mabel Lucie Attwell, is known for her sweet and cute caricatures of children, capturing their innocence and playfulness. However, this seemingly ordinary postcard bears the marks of a "blue pencil," a term used during WW2 to refer to the censors who crossed out any text they deemed might be of use to the enemy. In this case, the blue pencil's intervention was not to hide sensitive information but rather to tone down overly enthusiastic expressions of love. The playful scene of a young girl sending Valentine's Day cards is transformed into a more subdued expression of affection, reflecting the wartime era's somber mood. This postcard, with its amusing blend of wartime humor and Mabel Lucie Attwell's signature cute kids, offers a glimpse into the past and the unique way people found joy and connection amidst the challenges of the 1940s.
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