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Comic postcard, Couple in the blackout, WW2
Comic postcard, Couple in the blackout, WW2. Aren t you afraid to sit here and hold my hand in the blackout? - No - I should be afraid to leave go of it!! Date: 1940s
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Media ID 23427100
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Afraid Blackout Boyfriend Courting Courtship Donald Girlfriend Hold Leave Mcgill Romance Romantic Torch
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports you to the heart of World War II with a Comic Postcard depicting a brave couple defying the darkness. Amidst the blackout, they hold hands, their connection unbroken. The nostalgic charm of this 1940s print is sure to add character and history to any space. Bring a piece of the past into your present with this unique and inspiring addition to your collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 56cm (16.5" x 22")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Heartwarming Moment Amidst the Darkness of War: A Couple's Romance in the Blackout, 1940s Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of World War II, love and romance continued to flourish, even in the most unexpected places. This charming comic postcard from the 1940s, titled 'Couple in the Blackout,' captures a tender moment between a young couple as they sit together in the dark, shielded only by the dim light of a torch. The woman, with her pretty features and rosy cheeks, gazes lovingly into the eyes of her boyfriend, who confidently reassures her that he is not afraid to hold her hand in the midst of the blackout. Their smiles radiate a sense of joy and comfort, a testament to the enduring power of love and connection, even in the midst of war. The image, created by renowned British comic artist Donald McGill, masterfully captures the spirit of the era with its humorous and lighthearted tone. The couple's courage and determination to find joy in the darkness resonated deeply with the British public during this time, and the postcard quickly became a popular item for courting couples to exchange. The image is a poignant reminder of the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of times.
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