Photographic 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
10"x8" Photo Print
Add a touch of history to your home decor with our exclusive range of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of a WW2 greetings card, titled "Welcome Home! and jolly Good Luck to you!" dates back to circa 1942, and is sourced from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative print, featuring a heartfelt message and vibrant colors, is an ideal addition to any room, bringing a sense of nostalgia and charm. Order your print today and celebrate the past while adding a unique touch to your living space.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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