WW2 Comic Postcard - Short Wave
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WW2 Comic Postcard - Short Wave
WW2 - Comic Postcard - Short Wave! A blonde girl has her hair curled into a short wave by a fellow ATS member with some curling tongs - a play on the short wave radio craze, or perhaps they were short wave radio operators? Date: circa 1943
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Auxiliary Communication Curl Curling Curls Haircut Hairstyle Radio Territorial Tongs Wave Hairstyling Short
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Step Aside, Short Wave! A Delightful Moment of Respite Amidst the Chaos of World War II - Circa 1943 Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, a brief moment of camaraderie and levity unfolds between two members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). In this charming comic postcard, a blonde girl, her uniform adorned with the insignia of the ATS, sits in a makeshift chair as another ATS member deftly curls her hair with a pair of curling tongs. The playful caption, "Short Wave," is a clever nod to the short wave radio craze that swept the nation during this time. Short wave radio communication played a crucial role in the war effort, enabling long-range, transcontinental, and even transoceanic communication. The term "short wave" was also used to describe the hairstyle that became popular during the 1940s, characterized by tightly curled hair close to the head. This postcard, therefore, offers a delightful double entendre, merging the world of wartime communication with the realm of beauty and fashion. The girls' jovial expressions and the warm, inviting atmosphere of the scene serve as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and connection even in the most challenging of circumstances. This snapshot of history offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the women who served on the home front, their camaraderie, and their determination to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst the chaos of war.
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