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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Long Distance Call
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Long Distance Call
The postcard caption is Long distance call. Churchills message on the back is Express your thanks by building tanks. The senders message suggests that the relationship is under strain - My Darling, Perhaps in the near future I shall have a long distance call. I wonder if I d recognise your voice after all this time. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944
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1944 Amusing Bathed Call Caption Churchills Darling Dinah Distance Express Freshly Future Innocence Innocent Kids Light Hearted Message Raphael Recognise Relationship Strain Suggests Sweet Tanks Telephone Towel Tuck Voice Perhaps
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Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, this charming comic postcard from circa 1944 offers a brief respite from the harsh realities of the era. The image on the front depicts a caricatured Winston Churchill making a long-distance call, with the caption "Long Distance Call." On the back, Churchill's message reads, "Express your thanks by building tanks." The light-hearted tone of the message underscores the collective spirit and determination of the British people during wartime. The sender's message, however, suggests that their relationship may be under strain. They write, "My Darling, Perhaps in the near future I shall have a long-distance call. I wonder if I'd recognise your voice after all this time." The use of the phrase "long-distance call" in both contexts adds an intriguing layer of meaning to the postcard. The image on the front also features a cute little girl, freshly bathed and wrapped in a towel, holding a telephone. The innocent and playful depiction of the child adds to the overall sense of sweetness and fun. This postcard, published by Raphael Tuck and Co. and illustrated by an unknown artist, is a testament to the resilient spirit and sense of humor that prevailed during the WW2 era. The image of Churchill making a long-distance call serves as a reminder of the importance of communication and connection, even during the most challenging of times.
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