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Comic postcard, Soldiers in the British Army, WW2 - is it tea, or is it soup
Comic postcard, Soldiers in the British Army, WW2 - is it tea, or is it soup? Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 23425132
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Catering Donald Khaki Mcgill Recruitment Soup
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This vintage comic postcard, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a lighthearted moment in history with soldiers from the British Army during World War II pondering the age-old question: Is it tea, or is it soup? Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with this charming print, perfect for those who appreciate history and a bit of humor. Rights managed by Mary Evans Prints Online. Circa 1940s.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.3cm x 53.3cm (12.7" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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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Is it Tea, or is it Soup?
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- A Humorous Take on Army Life in the 1940s British Army This delightful comic postcard, dating back to the 1940s, captures the essence of wartime camaraderie and the daily challenges faced by soldiers in the British Army during World War II. The image features a group of soldiers huddled around a makeshift table, their faces filled with anticipation as they peer intently at a steaming pot. The caption above the scene reads, "Is it tea, or is it soup?" The soldiers, all dressed in their khaki uniforms, are a mix of officers and enlisted men. Their expressions range from hopeful to skeptical, as they wait for the answer to the age-old question. The soldier on the left, with a mischievous grin, seems to relish the uncertainty, while the one on the right looks decidedly unimpressed. The setting is simple yet evocative of the wartime era - a rough-hewn table, a few mismatched mugs, and a makeshift fire pit. The soldiers' surroundings are far from luxurious, but their spirits remain high, as they find humor in the everyday challenges of army life. This charming postcard, created by renowned comic artist Donald McGill, is a reminder of the resilience and good humor that sustained the British Army during the dark days of World War II. It is a testament to the enduring bond between soldiers and the simple pleasures that brought them comfort and companionship in the face of adversity.
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