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Punch and Judy with elves, Dorothy M Wheeler
Christmas Command Performance! illustration of elves watching Punch and Judy show, surprising the drummer and the dog. Dorothy M Wheeler, illustrator, (1891-1966), studied at Blackheath School of Art, designed and illustrated children's books, and postcards, including work by Enid Blyton and Anne McDonald. Date: 1939
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A Whimsical and Wartime Wonder: Dorothy M. Wheeler's Christmas Command Performance! Illustration of Elves Surprising Punch and Judy This delightful illustration by Dorothy M. Wheeler, created in 1939, captures the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season during a time of war. The scene depicts elves, peeking from behind a curtain, watching intently as Punch and Judy put on a surprise show for an unsuspecting audience. The drummer and the dog, both caught off guard, add to the playful and unexpected nature of the moment. Dorothy M. Wheeler (1891-1966) was a talented illustrator who studied at Blackheath School of Art. Her work graced numerous children's books and postcards throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including collaborations with authors Enid Blyton and Anne McDonald. The illustration, titled "Christmas Command Performance!", is a charming reminder of the simple joys and traditions that brought warmth and cheer to people's lives during the wartime era. The elves, with their mischievous grins and twinkling eyes, add an extra layer of whimsy to the scene, making it a cherished piece of 20th-century holiday nostalgia. This image, held by the ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, even as we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past.
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