The girl I left behind me

The girl I left behind me

Herschell, William, 1873-1939

1918

The broadside depicts a woman in a black and blue dress picking a piece of candy from a white box marked bon bons on her lap, seated next to a man in a checked suit and high, white collar. William Herschell's poem, "'The girl I left behind me,' is printed below the image (She knits me scarfs, she knits me socks,/She sends me good terbacker,/And yet she goes/To movie shows/With some high-collared slacker!/--William Herschell.) "

Statement of responsibility: William Herschell. At end of text: Drawing by Kin Hubbard. Published by The French Relief Fund. The Indianapolis Branch of The American Fund for French Wounded. World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on 11 November 1918. American watercolorist Mrs. Mamie Bybee Milliken originated the idea of these comic Valentines. Indiana authors and artists co-operated in the project and she was able to have them ready for the families to send off to the boys "Over There" for February 14, 1918. Originally issued as a portfolio set of twelve.

Humorous poetry

World War, 1914-1918--Caricatures and cartoons

World War, 1914-1918--Poetry

Valentine's Day--Caricatures and cartoons

Broadsides

Valentines

War poetry, American

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