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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - England expects
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - England expects
The Caption reads - England Expects presumably evoking the Nelsonian flag signal to his fleet. It was everymans war. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1941
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1941 Amusing Attwell Caption Dundee Expansion Expects Hard Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Lucie Mabel Pushes Reads Signal Sweet Trainer Valentine Evoking Fleet
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England Expects: A Charming Snapshot into WW2 Wartime Humor - This comic postcard, dated 1941, takes us back to a time when the world was engulfed in the tumultuous events of the Second World War. The image, reminiscent of the iconic Nelsonian flag signal to his fleet, "England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty," carries a light-hearted and amusing twist. The scene unfolds as a young, determined boy in a trainer, pushing a hard-looking expansion trainer tire, with a determined look on his face. The caption reads, "England Expects," evoking the spirit of unity and resolve that characterized the war effort. The innocence and innocence of childhood are beautifully juxtaposed against the backdrop of the global conflict. Published by Valentine & Sons in Dundee, Scotland, this postcard was the work of the renowned British artist, Mabel Lucie Attwell. Known for her whimsical and charming illustrations, Attwell's art brought joy and laughter to the people during the trying times of the war. This delightful piece of wartime humor serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the British people during the 1940s. The image of a young boy, with a tire in tow, may seem like an unlikely symbol of the war effort, but it speaks volumes about the spirit of everyman's involvement in the conflict. The wartime humor captured in this postcard is a testament to the human capacity to find joy and laughter even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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