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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - On Leave
This little lass looks as if she is going on holiday - she has an umbrella! Despite the war people still took breaks and this sort of postcard featured regularly in messages back home. On the back the Prime Ministers message is We have to gain the Victory that is our task. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944
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1944 Amusing Breaks Dinah Featured Gain Innocence Innocent Kids Lass Leave Light Hearted Mask Message Messages Ministers Prime Raphael Regularly Sort Sweet Task This Tuck Umbrella Victory
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Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, this charming comic postcard from circa 1944 serves as a delightful reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and humor even in the most trying of times. The image on the front features a little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, carrying an umbrella and looking as if she is about to embark on a holiday. Despite the ongoing conflict, people took breaks and sought moments of respite, as evidenced by the popularity of such postcards. On the reverse side, a caricature of Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, delivers a message of determination and resolve: "We have to gain the Victory that is our task." The light-hearted tone of the postcard, with its cute depiction of a young girl and her dog at the train station, contrasts sharply with the gravity of the Prime Minister's words, highlighting the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy and innocence amidst the chaos of war. The postcard, published by Raphael Tuck and Co. and featuring the artwork of Dinah, showcases the wartime humor that was a staple of the era. The girl's gas mask, tucked under her arm, adds a touch of whimsy to the scene, as does the image of a train steaming in the background. This delightful postcard is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit during the darkest of times.
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