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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The result of careless talk
The Caption is The Result of Careless Talk. This is a play on the wartime slogan Careless talk costs lives. The Prime Minister exhorts This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945
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1945 Amusing Caption Careless Costs Exhorts Firm Forres Hold Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Lives Married Minister Prime Regent Result Slogan Stand Sweet Tails Talk This
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: The Result of Careless Talk. Inspired by a vintage WW2-era comic postcard from Mary Evans Picture Library, this captivating print is a poignant reminder of the power of words and the importance of discretion during wartime. With its intricate details and authentic vintage feel, this print is not just a beautiful addition to your home decor, but a thought-provoking conversation starter. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your living space.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" 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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The Result of Careless Talk: A WW2 Era Comic Postcard with a Playful Twist on the Iconic Slogan During the tumultuous times of the Second World War, when the fate of nations hung in the balance, a sense of unity and vigilance was essential. The British government, in an effort to encourage caution and discretion, launched the 'Careless Talk Costs Lives' campaign in 1941. This slogan, which was designed to remind people of the potential consequences of careless speech, became an integral part of the war effort. Amidst the seriousness and gravity of the war, a touch of humor emerged in the form of this charming comic postcard from the Mary Evans Picture Library, dated 1945. The image features two cute children, a little boy with a mischievous grin and a girl in a frilly wedding dress, standing in a garden. The boy, with a twirl of his cap, has inadvertently revealed a secret to the girl, represented by a pair of tails peeking out from behind a bush. The caption reads, 'The Result of Careless Talk.' This delightful postcard, published by Regent, is a testament to the power of wartime humor and the enduring innocence of childhood. The artist, Kit Forres, masterfully captures the essence of the era, creating a light-hearted and amusing moment amidst the challenges of the war. The Prime Minister's exhortation to 'stand together and hold firm' is echoed in the children's playful interaction, reminding us that even in the most trying of times, a sense of unity and a touch of humor can help us persevere.
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