Glass Place Mat : WW2 - Comic Postcard - Is My Journey Really Necessary?
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WW2 - Comic Postcard - Is My Journey Really Necessary?
" We have to gain the Victory that is our Task." - Winston Churchill, The Prime Minister Is My Journey Really Necessary? This postcard features a play on the request to limit travel to necessary journeys only during wartime, by using the allegory of a young lad travelling off once again to his boarding School (St. Tudes) and looking less than enthusiastic about it! Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 11580667
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allegory Boarding Comedy Journey Leaving Luggage Miserable Rack Satchel Schoolboy Start Term Travelling Travels Trunk Unhappy Boarder
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16cm x 25.4cm (6.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
We Have to Gain the Victory that is Our Task: Is My Journey Really Necessary? - A Humorous Look at Wartime Travel and the Unwilling Schoolboy Amidst the backdrop of World War II, a young lad, clad in a cap and carrying a satchel and a trunk, stands dejectedly at a train station. The date on the postcard suggests it was produced around 1942, during the height of the conflict. The boy's expression speaks volumes as he gazes at his luggage, seemingly reluctant to embark on yet another journey - this time to St. Tudes, his boarding school. The caption above the image plays on the wartime slogan, "Is your journey really necessary?" - a call to limit travel to only essential trips. In this case, the young boy's journey to school may not seem essential to him, but it is a necessary part of his life. The use of this allegory adds a touch of humor to the otherwise somber wartime era. The boy's luggage is carefully stacked on a luggage rack, and his satchel and trunk appear heavy, reflecting the burden of leaving home once again. His cap is askew, and his face is etched with a look of misery. The scene is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime, not just on the battlefield but also in the everyday lives of civilians. This comic postcard offers a glimpse into the past, providing a lighthearted take on the challenges of wartime travel and the struggles of growing up during a time of uncertainty and hardship. The image is a testament to the resilience and humor of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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