Fine Art Print : WW2 birthday card
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WW2 birthday card
WW2 birthday card, Wishing I could walk beside you. Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 14188986
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Birthday Correspondence Ephemera Walk Wishing
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating WW2 birthday card, circa 1942, from Rights Managed, transports you to a bygone era with its poignant message of longing and love. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office decor with this beautiful and unique piece.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant WWII-era birthday card, dated circa 1942, captures the deep longing and love felt between two people separated by the harsh realities of war. The design features a young boy and girl, dressed in their Sunday best, walking hand in hand along a sunlit path. The boy, wearing a miniature RAF uniform, turns to look back at the girl, who playfully holds a flower behind her back. The card's message reads, "Wishing I could walk beside you on your birthday." The 1940s, a decade marked by global conflict and hardship, saw an outpouring of heartfelt correspondence between loved ones separated by war. These cards, often handmade or purchased from stationery shops, served as a lifeline for those on the front lines and at home, providing a small but meaningful connection to the ones they cherished. The simple yet powerful design of this card speaks to the enduring strength of the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. The boy's determination to be with his loved one, despite the challenges of war, is a testament to the unwavering bonds of love and friendship that endure through history. This card is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII and the deep emotional ties that bind us together, even in the most trying of circumstances.
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