A cinematic flat-lay of archival documents and vintage photographs on a desk, warm light falling across them, with a wax-sealed envelope and fountain pen nearby. Museum-grade tones and shallow depth of field.

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Wartime Correspondence & Photographs (1914–1918)

Wartime Correspondence & Photographs (1914–1918)

Create a warm, cinematic flat-lay of vintage letters, sepia photographs, and an old leather-bound journal arranged neatly on a wooden desk. Include a magnifying glass, fountain pen, and soft afternoon light filtering across the scene with gentle dust particles in the air. The image should evoke the feeling of a carefully curated historical collection — timeless, elegant, and authentic. Style: museum-grade, archival, soft golden tones, shallow depth of field. Background: warm wood or parchment, no text or

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