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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Don t mind the black-outs
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Don t mind the black-outs
The Caption is Don t mind the black-outs, you can always stay the night! This card has a coded message. The initials of the feet and the gas-mask boxes are inked in by the sender who says that E.P is going away on Friday. That would appear to leave K.B. alone. The card is addressed to Miss Bruton. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945
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1945 Addressed Amusing Attwell Away Boxes Bruton Caption Coded Dont Dundee Feet Friday Initials Innocence Innocent Kids Leave Light Hearted Lucie Mabel Message Mind Sender Soles Stay Sweet This Valentine Gas Mask Inked Miss
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Don't mind the black-outs, you can always stay the night!
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This charming WW2-era comic postcard, dated circa 1945, showcases a light-hearted and humorous take on the wartime experience. The image features two cute children peeking out from under the covers of a bed, showing only their soles and gas mask boxes. The initials "E.P" are inked in next to one child's feet, indicating that this person is going away on Friday. The other child, addressed as "Miss Bruton," is left alone. The playful caption adds to the whimsical tone, implying that even during the blackouts and wartime restrictions, one could still find reasons to enjoy the company of others. The children's innocent expressions and the caricatured style of the illustration add to the overall sense of innocence and fun. This postcard was published by Valentine & Sons, Dundee, and is the work of the renowned British artist Mabel Lucie Attwell. Her unique style and ability to capture the essence of everyday life during this period have made her work a beloved part of wartime history. This postcard is not only a delightful piece of history but also a testament to the resilience and good humor of people during challenging times.
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