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Antique Framed Print : Comic postcard, Vicar and three boys - definition of a Protestant Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Vicar and three boys - definition of a Protestant Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23426302
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Clergy Clergyman Definition Donald Innocence Innocent Mcgill Protestant Shock Shocked Vicar
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.2cm x 37.1cm (9.1" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Title: "The Definition of a Protestant: A Comic Encounter with the Vicar and Three Boys" This delightful 20th-century comic postcard captures a moment of innocent mischief and humorous surprise. The image features a stern-looking vicar, dressed in full clerical attire, standing in front of three boys, each with a shocked expression on their faces. The boys, dressed in short trousers and holding a slingshot, a catapult, and a toy pistol, appear to have just been caught in the act of playing a prank. The vicar, with his hand on his hip and a disapproving scowl, seems taken aback by the boys' antics. His shocked expression is a perfect contrast to the boys' mischievous grins, adding to the overall comedic effect of the scene. The title of the postcard, "The Definition of a Protestant," adds an extra layer of humor and wit to the image. The use of the term "Protestant" in the title is likely a reference to the religious context of the scene. In the UK, the term "Protestant" was historically used to distinguish Protestant Christian denominations from the Catholic Church. The vicar, as a representative of the Protestant faith, is depicted as the authority figure trying to maintain order and discipline among the mischievous boys. This comic postcard is a charming representation of a bygone era, evoking memories of a simpler time when children's innocence and playful antics could still surprise and amuse even the most stern and serious figures in their community. The image is a testament to the enduring appeal of humor and the power of a well-timed, good-natured prank.
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