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Photographic Print : WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Me and My Girl
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Me and My Girl
The Caption is Me and my Girl and is probably a reference to the 1930s musical of the same name. The gas mask was carried in a cardboard box. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 23425554
© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library A Holtas Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Amusing Caption Cardboard Carried Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Mask Reference Sweet Uniformed Anon Musical
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, featuring the charming "Me and My Girl" postcard from the WW2 era. Capturing a delightful moment of cute kids and wartime humor, this Mary Evans Picture Library print is sure to bring a smile to your face. Transport yourself to circa 1940 and relish in the nostalgia of this endearing image, where even gas masks were carried in cardboard boxes. Don't miss out on adding a touch of vintage charm to your collection!
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Estimated Product Size is 21.2cm x 31.4cm (8.3" x 12.4")
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.
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Me and My Girl
EDITORS COMMENTS
- A Charming Wartime Moment: A Circa 1940 Comic Postcard Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the 1940s, with the ominous shadow of World War II looming large, a sense of innocence and light-heartedness found its way into the hearts of people through the simple pleasures of everyday life. This delightful comic postcard, titled "Me and My Girl," is a testament to the enduring spirit of fun and humor that pervaded even the most challenging of times. The image features two adorable children, a uniformed boy proudly holding a miniature flag, and his companion, a girl with a charming smile, carrying a cardboard box containing a gas mask. The children's innocent expressions and the playful setting are reminiscent of the popular 1930s musical of the same name. Published around 1940, this postcard is a beautiful example of photochrom, a process that produced detailed and vibrant color prints from photographs. The anonymous artist's skillful use of color and caricature adds to the overall charm and appeal of the image. As we gaze upon this charming scene, we are reminded of the power of humor and the importance of cherishing the simple joys of life, even in the most trying of times. This postcard is not only a fascinating historical artifact but also a heartwarming reminder of the enduring human spirit.
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