A British sentimental postcard || An unknown artist has depicted five girls sitting on a bench, with their toys, on the front of this postcard. The caption below reads, ‘We want the boys home again’. The postcard mount is of thick card with rounded corners (cropped out here). A paper label has been stuck on the back; the text printed on it reads, ‘The “Artistic” Series / W. McKenzie & Co., / London, E.C.’. A message has been written above in black ink: ‘With good wishes from all to Bob’. || || Postcard || Front || A British sentimental postcard

A British sentimental postcard. || The only information about this postcard’s manufacture is typeset on the reverse: ‘Printed in England. CPC Series 39?5’. A small girl and boy have been depicted on the front, by an unknown artist, watching their soldier–father kiss their mother goodbye. Behind them is a train carrying military passengers, and another soldier stands on the platform. The caption below reads, ‘God watch over you till we meet again.’. There is a handwritten name and address on the back – ‘Miss Vi Appleby / Thomas St / Retford in Nottinghamshire’ – as well as a pencilled message: ‘Come over should be pleased to see you from Neddie’. The postmark is unclear, but may include the place name Bawtry, which was in the West Riding of Yorkshire during the First World War and lies in the vicinity of Retford. || || Postcard || A British sentimental postcard