Fine Art Print : WW2 greetings card, Welcome Home
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WW2 greetings card, Welcome Home
WW2 greetings card, Welcome Home! and jolly Good Luck to you! Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 14188884
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Cheerful Correspondence Ephemera Good Jolly Luck Victory
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating WW2 greetings card, titled "Welcome Home! and jolly Good Luck to you!", dates back to circa 1942. With its heartwarming message and charming illustrations, this print is a beautiful reminder of the past. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office décor and bring a piece of the past into your present. Order your Fine Art Print today and let the story unfold.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" 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.
Welcome Home! and Jolly Good Luck to You!
EDITORS COMMENTS
- A Heartfelt Message of Reunion and Encouragement During World War II This charming and evocative WWII greetings card, dated circa 1942, extends a warm welcome home to the soldier or sailor returning from the battlefields, accompanied by a cheerful "Jolly Good Luck to You!" as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. The card's vibrant red, white, and blue color palette, reminiscent of the British flag, adds a sense of patriotism and national pride. The design features a jovial, rotund figure in military uniform, with a broad grin and a confident stride, as he carries a large suitcase labeled "Home Sweet Home." The background is adorned with a cheerful scene of a quaint English village, complete with thatched-roof cottages, a red telephone box, and a Union Jack flying proudly from a flagpole. The sentiment on this card reflects the hope and optimism that families and loved ones held as they eagerly awaited the safe return of their soldiers during the tumultuous years of the Second World War. The combination of the heartfelt welcome home message and the jolly good luck wish serves to uplift and encourage the recipient, offering a much-needed morale boost during a time of great uncertainty and hardship. This ephemeral piece of correspondence from the 1940s is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love, hope, and the human spirit, even in the midst of war. The card's cheerful design and heartfelt message continue to resonate with us today, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the importance of cherishing the moments of joy and reunion in our lives.
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