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WW2 Christmas card
WW2 Christmas card, Business As Usual (inside). Date: circa 1942
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1942 Business Cheerful Correspondence Ephemera Figures Mask Merry Optimism Optimistic Stick Usual
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This charming WW2 Christmas card, titled "Business as Usual (inside)" dates back to circa 1942. The front of the card features a cheerful and optimistic scene of two stick figures, dressed in their best holiday attire, exchanging gifts under a tree adorned with paper ornaments and twinkling lights. However, a closer look reveals that they are both wearing gas masks, a stark reminder of the realities of life during wartime. The inside of the card reveals a comic strip depicting the figures going about their daily routines, despite the challenges of the war, with captions like "Rationing is no fun, but we're managing" and "Another day, another bombing raid." The use of humor and cartoons in this card reflects the resilient spirit of people during the 1940s, who found ways to maintain a sense of normalcy and optimism amidst the hardships of the war. This ephemera of correspondence design from the 1940s is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and humor even in the most difficult of times.
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