Metal Print : WW2 Christmas card, air raid wardens on bicycles
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
WW2 Christmas card, air raid wardens on bicycles
WW2 Christmas card, two air raid wardens on bicycles. Date: circa 1942
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14189032
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Bicycle Bicycles Clear Correspondence Cycling Ephemera Raid Sandbags Warden Wardens
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this charming WW2 Christmas card image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Two air raid wardens, dressed in their iconic helmets and gas masks, pedal their bicycles through the snowy landscape, embodying the spirit of resilience and community during wartime. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful decorative pieces, but also a unique conversation starter. Each print is meticulously crafted using a state-of-the-art printing process on a lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum sheet, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional durability. Order now and add a touch of nostalgia and character to your living space.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative WW2 Christmas card image captures the spirit of community resilience and determination during the darkest days of the Second World War. Dated circa 1942, the card features two Air Raid Wardens, a man and a woman, mounted on bicycles, ready to face the challenges of the holiday season amidst the backdrop of wartime Britain. The wardens, dressed in their distinctive ARP helmets and carrying sandbags as protection against potential air raids, embody the unwavering courage and vigilance of the British people during this critical period. The simple yet effective design of the card, with its clear, bold lines and muted color palette, reflects the austere conditions of the time while also conveying a sense of hope and cheer. The bicycles, a common mode of transport during the war due to fuel shortages, add a practical and symbolic touch to the scene. This Christmas card is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and adaptations made by the British population during the 1940s. It serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the human condition, even in the face of adversity. The image of the two wardens cycling through the wintery landscape, with their helmets on and their spirits high, is a powerful representation of the fortitude and camaraderie that sustained the nation during the long and arduous conflict.
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