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Cheeky American Military postcard
A GI uses his position to his advantage, stopping and searching a pretty young girl who he accuses of being a spy! I think he has just spied something else however... Date: 1941
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Abuse Admiration Admiring Bayonet Cheeky Guard Position Power Saucy Sentry Sexism Sexist Stopping Telephone Ww 2 Ww Ii
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.6cm x 39.6cm (9.7" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from 1941, a young and pretty girl is stopped by a cheeky American GI during World War II. The soldier, dressed in his military uniform and holding a bayonet, accuses her of being a spy as he searches her. His stern expression and authoritative position convey a sense of power and control. However, upon closer inspection, it seems that the GI may have spied something else that has caught his admiration. The girl, with a look of surprise and perhaps even amusement on her face, holds a telephone receiver in one hand, suggesting that she may have been in the midst of making an important call. The background of the image shows the hustle and bustle of wartime life, with other soldiers and civilians going about their business in the distance. Despite the seriousness of the situation, there is a hint of saucy playfulness in the scene. The GI's actions could be seen as an abuse of power, but there is also a sense of admiration and even love in his gaze. This image captures the complexities of human emotions during wartime, as well as the often-unspoken dynamics of power and attraction. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the second World War era, and the ways in which everyday life was disrupted and transformed by the conflict. It also highlights the enduring themes of power, sexism, and human connection that continue to resonate in our contemporary society.
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