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WW2 Valentines Day card, Home Guard
WW2 Valentines Day card, Let me be your Home Guard for life, design by Bert Thomas. Date: circa 1942
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Bert Correspondence Ephemera Guard Khaki Marching Plump Valentine Valentines
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 Valentines Day card, titled "Let me be your Home Guard for life," designed by Bert Thomas around 1942, is an evocative reminder of a bygone era. The Home Guard image on this card embodies the spirit of resilience and love during wartime. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office. Each print is produced using the highest quality materials and processes, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your space.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.4cm (16" x 19.8")
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.
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This charming Valentines Day card from the 1940s, designed by Bert Thomas, offers a unique blend of love, humor, and patriotism as the world grappled with the challenges of World War II. The card features a plump, jovial man in a Home Guard uniform, complete with a khaki hat and a rifle slung over his shoulder. With a mischievous smile, he invites his beloved to "let me be your Home Guard for life." The Home Guard, also known as the Local Defense Volunteers (LDV) or the "Dad's Army," was a civilian military force formed in the United Kingdom in 1940 to defend against the threat of a German invasion. The force was made up of ordinary men who were not eligible for regular military service, and they trained in their spare time to protect their communities. The card's design reflects the spirit of the times, with its humorous take on military life and the reassurance that even in the midst of war, love could still be found. The image of a man marching with a child in tow adds a touch of sweetness and a reminder of the importance of family and home. Bert Thomas was a prolific British illustrator and designer, known for his work on greeting cards, posters, and advertisements. His designs often featured whimsical, humorous, and nostalgic themes, making them popular with collectors and historians alike. This particular card, with its wartime setting and enduring message of love, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people during World War II and the power of love to bring joy and comfort even in the most challenging of times.
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