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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Trying it on
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Trying it on
Trying it on! A sailor boy (home on leave) proposes to his girl sweetheart and presents her with a diamond ring! Date: circa 1942
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allegory Comedy Diamond Dock Friends Girlfriends Giving Intended Leave Pair Popping Pops Presenting Presents Proposal Proposes Proposing Question Ring Sailor Seat Sweet Sweetheart
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Amidst the backdrop of World War II, a heartwarming moment of love and commitment unfolds in this charming comic postcard from the 1940s. The scene takes place by the harbor, with a sailor boy, fresh from leave, eagerly proposing to his sweetheart. With a nervous yet excited expression, he presents her with a sparkling diamond ring. The couple's joy is captured in the playful illustration, with the girl's surprised reaction and the sailor's hat in hand. The children in the background, peering in through the window, add an allegorical touch, symbolizing the continuity of love and family despite the tumultuous times. The sailor's uniform and the dockside setting further emphasize the naval theme of the era. This postcard is a delightful reminder of the enduring power of love and the importance of cherishing special moments, even in the midst of adversity.
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