Patriotic British postcard, girl with doll, WW1
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Patriotic British postcard, girl with doll, WW1
First World War patriotic postcard, showing a little girl standing by a red pillar box, about to post her (male) doll to Lord Kitchener at the War Office. She says: Goodbye Sweetheart, your country needs you! Date: circa 1915
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Campaign Doll Goodbye Kitchener Office Patriotic Patriotism Pillar Posting Recruitment Sweetheart
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative postcard, dating back to circa 1915, captures the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice during the First World War. The image shows a young girl standing beside a red pillar box, her small hand poised to post a male doll, symbolizing a loved one off to fight for his country. The heartfelt caption, "Goodbye Sweetheart, your country needs you!" underscores the emotional toll of the war on families and communities. Lord Kitchener, the British Secretary of State for War and the face of the famous "Your Country Needs You" recruitment campaign, is the intended recipient of the doll. The postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the British people during this pivotal moment in history. The First World War, also known as WWI or WW1, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, and this postcard offers a unique glimpse into the wartime experience and the deep sense of patriotism that sustained the British people through the hardships of the war.
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