Framed Print : WW2 Christmas card, Father Christmas
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WW2 Christmas card, Father Christmas
WW2 Christmas card, Father Christmas with a telescope, watching ships and aeroplanes supplied by America to Britain (inside). Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 14188882
© The March of the Women Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Atlantic Correspondence Ephemera Helping Isles Supplied Supplies Supply Supplying Telescope Watching
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage WW2-inspired Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This charming piece features a classic Christmas card design by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcasing a jolly Father Christmas peering through a telescope, watching as ships and aeroplanes from America make their way to Britain. Add a touch of historical nostalgia to your home decor with this beautifully framed print from the Media Storehouse collection.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Heartwarming Symbol of Transatlantic Solidarity: A WWII Christmas Card from 1942 Featuring Father Christmas with a Telescope Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, the spirit of the holiday season continued to shine through, as evidenced by this charming and evocative Christmas card from circa 1942. The image on the front showcases a jolly, rotund Father Christmas, clad in his traditional red suit with a white beard and a warm smile. But instead of the usual idyllic winter scene, he is perched on a rocky outcrop, gazing intently through a telescope towards the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The reason for Father Christmas' unusual vantage point becomes clear upon opening the card, revealing a heartwarming scene inside. The interior of the card is adorned with a detailed map of the British Isles, dotted with various ports and harbors. Above the map, a fleet of American ships and aeroplanes can be seen making their way across the Atlantic, laden with vital supplies destined for Britain. This poignant design serves as a powerful reminder of the crucial role the United States played in supporting the British war effort during WWII. The image of Father Christmas watching over the transatlantic supply route symbolizes the unwavering hope and gratitude felt by the British people as they braved the challenges of wartime, knowing that help was on the way from their American allies. The intricate detail and historical significance of this WWII Christmas card make it a captivating piece of ephemera and correspondence from the 1940s. Its design beautifully encapsulates the spirit of resilience, solidarity, and hope that carried people through the darkest days of the war.
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