Dinah Collection (#2)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Long Distance Call
The postcard caption is Long distance call. Churchills message on the back is Express your thanks by building tanks. The senders message suggests that the relationship is under strain - My Darling

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll knot forget
Churchills message on the back is There is still a lot to do. The senders message is I don t have to tie a knot in my hankie to remember you. The puppy is called Rufus

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Longing to see you
On the back of the card Churchills message is Stand together and hold firm. The little girl is in her Sunday best and presumably believes that her journey is Really Necessary.Cute Kids WW2 Wartime

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Making a Stir
The war is just over and on the back of the card Mr Churchill says Advance Britannia! Long live the cause of Freedom! God save the King

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside you
The postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Watch your step
The postcard caption reads Watch your step. The little girl is wearing white. Warime privations meant that fine materials for wedding dresses were hard to come by

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Little bit of Overtime
The concept of overtime, that is working beyond ones contracted hours, became formalised just before WW2. This little bricklayer has another interpretation of the phrase

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Deep in the Heart of Texas
The caption on the postcard is Deep in the heart of Texas. During the war tens of thousands of Americans came to the UK and things American became very popular

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Chin-Chin
The caption on the card is Chin-Chin! The expression has shades of meaning. Probably here it means Well done, perhaps on a successful first shave. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Swell
Clothes wee rationed from June 1941 wth a ration book supposedly sufficient for one new outfit a year. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Clover
The caption on the postcard is In Clover. Being In Clover meant that one is in a very happy state of mind. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Food Flash
The caption on the postcard is Food Flash. The girls are talking about the latest rationing news. In 1942 even sweets were rationed. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

Dinah defiled (engraving)
818861 Dinah defiled (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinah defiled. From the Book of Genesis chapter 34 verse 26)

Dinah Sheridan, 16-year-old film actor, with Fennex fox
Dinah Sheridan, 16-year-old film actor, with a Fennex fox, November 1936. 1936

The Story of a Nurse (engraving)
1056295 The Story of a Nurse (engraving) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Nurse)

After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah
536938 After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah Morris, the Methodist preacher. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Slowly, while Dinah was speaking, Hetty rose, took a step forward, and was clasped in Dinahs arms (engraving)
725488 Slowly, while Dinah was speaking, Hetty rose, took a step forward, and was clasped in Dinahs arms (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slowly)

Dinah and Hetty (engraving)
2808113 Dinah and Hetty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinah and Hetty.); © Look and Learn

Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist
536934 Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist preacher cousin, Dinah Morris

Vilikens and his Dinah (litho)
982463 Vilikens and his Dinah (litho) by Butler, Augustus (fl.1854); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vilikens and his Dinah, sung by Mr F Robson in the musical farce of The Wandering Minstrel)

"Dinah consoling Hetty in Prison, "by F J Williamson (engraving)
1099581 " Dinah consoling Hetty in Prison, " by F J Williamson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Dinah consoling Hetty in Prison)

Dinah, he said suddenly, taking both her hands between his (engraving)
725486 Dinah, he said suddenly, taking both her hands between his (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinah, he said suddenly)

FALL / BULLMASTIFF / 1955
LADY DINAH OF LYTHCOE Owned by Higham. Date: 1955

Fall / Bullmastiff / 1955
LADY DINAH OF LYTHCOE Owned by Higham. Date: 1955

Abbey Mill, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, 2010. The fictional Abel Fletchers Mill in Dinah Craiks novel " John Halifax

Abel Fletchers Mill - Abbey Mill, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershi
Abel Fletchers Mill - Abbey Mill, Tewkesbury, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The fictional Abel Fletchers Mill in Dinah Craiks novel John Halifax

Illustration to John Halifax, Gentleman, c1897. Artist: Alice Barber Stephens
Illustration to John Halifax, Gentleman, c1897. John Halifax, Gentleman is a novel by Dinah Craik (1826?1887), first published in 1856

Misfitz Dolls - Dinah. early 20th century

Dinah - Genesis 34. circa 1690

Dinah Shore (Frances Rose Shore) (1916 1994), American singer on radio and TV, occasionally also in films

Taste in 1854-Villikins and his Dinah in the drawing room
Young Lady(who ought to know better): Now, William, you are not low enough yet. Begin again at He took the cold pi-zen". Date: 1854

Source Size = 3947 x 5486
" dinahs Prayer, " by J. Bostock, in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy

Simeon and Levi kill the Shechemites, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Here is the News! Three women gossip over a mid-morning cup of tea. Lets hope secrets of national importance are not being flagrantly shared! Date: circa 1942

After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah Morris, the Methodist preacher. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. Alice playing with her kitten, Dinah. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

DINAH MARIA CRAIK (1826-1887). Nee Mullock. English writer. Line engraving, late 19th century

Alice and Dinah
Alice and her cat Dinah. Date: First published: 1865

Dinah and the boys
Young Dinah said Without a doubt A nice girl I must be For all the boys when I go out Seem awfully fond of me!

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"Dinah: A Tale of Strength, Resilience, and Legacy" In the midst of mid-1940s turmoil, the Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah soared through the skies with unwavering determination. This remarkable aircraft underwent constant improvements to ensure its reliability during World War II. Meanwhile, in Tewkesbury, a picturesque watermill stood as a testament to time's enduring beauty. Just like the Dinah aircraft, this historic landmark symbolized strength and resilience. Speaking of strength, 16-year-old Dinah Sheridan captivated audiences as Peter Pan on stage. Her youthful spirit embodied the courage needed during those war-torn years. The shadow of war loomed large over many lives during that era. Fit and ready to join the RAF just like her father before her, young Dinah felt compelled to contribute her part in protecting her country. Amidst such challenging times, humor provided solace. A comic postcard from that period depicted an amusing scene forever etched in memory - a reminder that laughter can be found even amidst adversity. A standing Corgi figurine from 1937 represented loyalty and steadfastness - qualities shared by both man's best friend and those who fought for freedom during WWII. Beyond aviation or landmarks lay another remarkable individual named Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Through an engraving colored with history's brushstrokes, she left behind a legacy of literary brilliance that continues to inspire generations today. Not limited to literature alone was the name "Dinah. " It also adorned caricatures such as Cora Cardigan; flautist extraordinaire whose melodies brought joy amidst chaos - reminding us all of music's power to heal wounds. Yet it is English writer Dinah Maria Craik (1826-1887) who truly captures our attention. An oil painting immortalizes her essence; a woman whose words touched hearts then and continue to do so now.