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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources. The Caption here is Five Inches! Note the sponge.The Prime Ministers words on the back are We shall continue steadfast in faith and duty until our task is done. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944
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1944 Amusing Asked Bath Baths Caption Continue Depth Dinah Duty Faith Five Inches Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Limit Ministers Note Order Pouring Power Prime Raphael Resources Sponge Steadfast Sweet Task Tuck Words Restrict
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Five Inches: A Wartime Call to Conserve Water and Keep the Spirit Light with Cute Kids and WW2 Humor! During the tumultuous times of the Second World War, the British public was asked to make sacrifices in their daily lives to support the war effort. One such request came in the form of a water rationing measure, limiting the depth of bathwater to just five inches (13cm). This comic postcard from circa 1944, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons and featuring the artwork of Dinah Little, adds a touch of sweetness and humor to this wartime restriction. The image on the front of the postcard shows a young boy, identified as a 'tot,' sitting in a bath filled to the requested depth, with a sponge in hand. The caption reads, "Five Inches!" The boy's expression is one of mild surprise and amusement, as if he finds the situation somewhat absurd. On the back of the postcard, the words of the Prime Minister serve as a reminder of the gravity of the situation: "We shall continue steadfast in faith and duty until our task is done." The image of the cute, innocent children adds a lighthearted contrast to the seriousness of the message. The postcard's artist, Dinah Little, masterfully captures the essence of wartime spirit and the importance of maintaining morale, even in the face of hardships. This charming piece of WW2 memorabilia is a testament to the resilience and humor of the British people during a time of great adversity.
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