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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
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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 and resources to the completion of our tasks at Home and Abroad. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945
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Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the late 1940s, as the world began to pick up the pieces following the end of World War II, a sense of lightheartedness and innocence began to emerge. This charming WW2 era comic postcard, titled "Washing up," captures the playful spirit of the time. The image on the front depicts a young girl in a pinny and a boy in pajama trousers, both with mischievous grins on their faces, as they sort through dishes in a sink filled with soapy water. The scene is a delightful play on the idea of 'sorting things out' now that the war is over. On the reverse of the postcard, a message from Sir Winston Churchill adds a touch of gravitas to the otherwise lighthearted image. "We must now devote all our strength and resources to the completion of our tasks at Home and Abroad," he wrote, reminding the people of the important work that still lay ahead. This postcard, published by Tuck and Raphael, is a testament to the resilience and humor of the human spirit, even in the midst of great adversity. The caricatured style of the illustration, with its exaggerated features and expressive faces, adds to the overall sense of fun and amusement. The image of the cute kids, with their rosy cheeks and carefree attitudes, is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always room for a little laughter and levity. This postcard, dated 1945, is a wonderful example of wartime humor and a fascinating glimpse into the past. It is a reminder that even in the most challenging of times, there is always a reason to smile and find joy in the simple things.
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