Patriotic Kitsch from World War Two
November 17, 2008
People tell history in all kinds of places. On her blog about home decorating with finds from various secondhand vendors, Jenn Thorson, aka the Thrift Shop Romantic, offers a look at some images from the December 1942 issue of Popular Photography. While not necessarily representative of good taste, they are certainly both amusing and instructive.
Related post: Donald Duck Goes to War
Stoneman’s Corner
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What, you mean it’s not in good taste to accuse guys with broken arms as having idle hands for Hitler? I’m SHOCKED! :) (Okay, no, you’re right…)
Thanks for the “shout-out,” Mark.