{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-27-3-41-guerre-1940-epoque-wwii-vie-quotidienne","title":"Old handwritten letter 3\/27\/41 1940 war WWII daily life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld handwritten letter, dated March 27, 1941, written in blue ink on a cream-colored sheet of paper. The document is presented open, revealing regular cursive writing on a single visible side. The heading indicates the place of dispatch, \"Juillan,\" as well as the precise date \"27\/3\/41.\" The text begins with \"Bien chère petite Reine\" (My dearest little Queen) and continues for several paragraphs. The writing, with a pen or a quill, is neat and occupies almost the entire page, testifying to a personal epistolary exchange during the height of World War II. The paper shows a slight central horizontal fold, typical of a letter that has been folded for mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document's style is consistent with the practices of the 1940s, both in its handwritten typography and its layout. The letter is placed on a wooden piece of furniture, in a setting reminiscent of an old library or office, with bound books in the background, reinforcing its period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible content evokes daily life, health, family news, and concerns related to the war context, characteristic elements of civil correspondence during the Occupation period. The text, although partially legible in the photograph, hints at the intimate tone and the concerns of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a smooth texture and a slightly ivory color, typical of papers used in the 1940s. The overall condition is good for a document of this period: no major stains or visible tears on the shown side, only usage folds and a slight curvature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod letter, showing signs of folding and a slight patina due to age. No major defects visible on the photographed side. Used item sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e During World War II, handwritten correspondence was one of the few ways for families to stay in touch despite censorship and communication difficulties. Letters from this era offer direct testimony of daily life under the Occupation, blending personal information with discreet allusions to the political and social context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. Each document is handled with caution to preserve its integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, 1941 correspondence, handwritten war document, period paper, WWII letter, 1940s daily life, vintage letter, handwritten script, Second World War, French history, old mail, period testimony\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231284449607,"sku":"5684b130-3a44-474c-9697-05bd62d90821","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_abdfd658-fbab-40d4-ad3e-8cdd016f60f1.jpg?v=1782406707","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-27-3-41-guerre-1940-epoque-wwii-vie-quotidienne","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}