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Antique Framed Print : Old Bill and Co. October 1940
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Old Bill and Co. October 1940
" I ll let yet get away with it this time, but remember! I got a front door, h and a knocker!"
Bruce Bairnsfather jokes that the damage inflicted on homes by German air raids has made it much easier for postmen to deliver their packages!
1940
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Media ID 14405582
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Amusing Bairnsfather Bill Blitz Bomb Bombardment Bombed Bombers Bombing Bombs Bruce Cartoonist Damage Illustrations Knocker Letter Letters Luftwaffe Package Parcel Postman Postmen Raids Runs Sep16
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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I'll let you get away with it this time, but remember! I've got a front door and a knocker!
EDITORS COMMENTS
quipped British cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather in this humorous illustration from October 1940, as Old Bill, the quintessential British soldier, intercepts a German bomber dropping a parcel instead of a bomb during the height of the Blitz. The Second World War raged on, and the Luftwaffe's relentless air raids had inflicted significant damage on homes and infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Amidst the chaos, the postal service continued to deliver mail and parcels, much to the relief and delight of the population. Bairnsfather, a renowned cartoonist and illustrator, captured the spirit of resilience and humor that pervaded the British people during this tumultuous period. In this particular illustration, Old Bill, ever the resourceful and quick-witted soldier, seizes the opportunity to playfully tease the German pilot for his mistake. The image of a postman delivering a parcel amidst the backdrop of bombed-out houses and falling bombs adds a layer of irony and humor to the situation. The illustration also serves as a poignant reminder of the everyday challenges and triumphs that people faced during the war. Despite the destruction and hardships, life continued, and the simple act of receiving a letter or parcel could bring joy and connection to those who needed it most. This charming and amusing illustration by Bruce Bairnsfather offers a glimpse into the indomitable spirit of the British people during the Second World War.
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