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Comic postcard, Man sees a pretty woman on arrival at the seaside. Just arrived
Comic postcard, Man sees a pretty woman on arrival at the seaside. Just arrived. Excuse scribble. I ve got something in my eye! Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23427104
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Arrived Blotter Cloche Desk Donald Double Entendre Excuse Mcgill Meaning Promenade Romance Romantic Verbal Scribble
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Bring a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home with our Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This charming comic postcard, titled "Man sees a pretty woman on arrival at the seaside. Just arrived. Excuse scribble. I've got something in my eye!" dates back to the 20th century and is sourced from the extensive archive at Mary Evans Prints Online. With its delightful illustration of a man, surprised by the beauty of a woman at the seaside, this canvas print is sure to bring a smile to your face and add character to any room. Order now and relive the simple joys of a bygone era.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Chance Encounter at the Seaside: A Man's Unintended Double Entendre" This delightful comic postcard from the 20th century, published by the renowned British company Donald McGill, captures the essence of romantic chance encounters and the power of words. The scene unfolds as a man, freshly arrived at the seaside, gazes out of his window, captivated by the sight of a pretty young woman on the promenade. The man, overcome by her beauty, reaches for a pen and ink to document his feelings on the blotter. As he writes, "Excuse scribble. I've got something in my eye!" Unbeknownst to him, the words "I've got something in my eye" can be interpreted as a double entendre, adding a humorous and unexpected layer to his declaration. The woman, with a cloche hat shading her face and a smile playing on her lips, seems to be oblivious to the man's admiration. She continues her stroll along the beachfront, leaving the man to ponder the potential implications of his seemingly innocent excuse. This charming postcard, with its intricate details and clever use of language, is a testament to the enduring appeal of romantic comedy and the power of the written word to evoke emotion and amusement. The man's unintentional double entendre adds a touch of whimsy and humor to the scene, making it a cherished keepsake from a bygone era.
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