Mother and daughter with map, Bonjour Papa! WW1
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Mother and daughter with map, Bonjour Papa! WW1
Mother and daughter examine a map to see where daddy is on the Western Front -- Bonjour Papa!
1917
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Bonjour Daddy Examine Frilly Maps Papa Sepia Toddler Toddlers
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"Bonjour Papa!: A Mother and Daughter's Wartime Connection (1917) Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the First World War, the bond between a mother and her young daughter remained unbroken, even as the father was stationed far away on the Western Front. In this poignant photograph, the mother gently guides her curious toddler as they examine a worn map spread out on their living room wall. The intricate details of the map, with its sepia tones and frilly borders, serve as a stark reminder of the distant battlefields where their loved one, 'Papa,' was serving. The mother's expression is a mix of determination and concern as she helps her daughter trace the contours of the map with her tiny fingers. The little girl, dressed in her best frilly dress, gazes intently at the map, her eyes wide with wonder and a hint of anxiety. The map, a precious link to her father, holds the promise of a reunion that seems both impossibly far away and yet, somehow, within reach. This poignant moment, frozen in time, encapsulates the hopes, fears, and resilience of families during the Great War. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their loved ones, and the enduring power of the human spirit to find comfort and connection in the face of adversity." Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans Prints Online. Reproduced for research/private study only.
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