Framed Print : Cartoon - sex before marriage?
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Cartoon - sex before marriage?
"You won't marry a man who snores in bed? But darling, how are you going to find out?" An interesting comment on the question of sex before marriage. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 14117945
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins P
Apron Attitude Attitudes Before Changing Chat Chatter Chatting Choices Desk Discovery Gossip Gossiping Innocence Ledger Office Pool Relationships Secretary Snore Snoring Striped Typewriter Typing Typist Values Wastepaper
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of vintage charm to your walls with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This intriguing cartoon titled "Cartoon - sex before marriage?" from Mary Evans Prints Online, circa 1940, offers a thought-provoking commentary on the age-old question. With its witty and humorous take on the subject, this framed print is sure to spark conversation and bring a smile to your day. Perfect for those who appreciate a bit of history and a good laugh, this framed print is a must-have for any home decor collection.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.1cm x 39.6cm (9.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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.
You won't marry a man who snores in bed?
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing question, posed in the form of a cartoon from circa 1940, offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the societal attitudes towards sex before marriage and the changing values of the time. The cartoon depicts a secretary, dressed in a striped apron and holding a typewriter, sitting at her desk surrounded by ledgers and a wastepaper basket. She is engaged in a lively conversation with a group of women, all of whom are gossiping and chattering around her. One woman, with a knowing smile, asks the question to the secretary, who looks surprised and slightly embarrassed. The man in question is shown lying in bed, snoring loudly, with a thought bubble above his head reading "Married last week." The cartoon plays on the double entendre of the phrase "snores in bed," implying both the literal snoring and the metaphorical idea of being sexually experienced before marriage. The cartoon reflects the changing social attitudes towards sex and relationships during the 1940s. While premarital sex was still considered taboo, there was a growing trend towards more open and honest discussions about sexuality. The cartoon acknowledges the reality that many women were making choices about their sexual experiences before marriage, and that this was a source of both amusement and concern for society. The image also highlights the role of women in the workplace and the importance of gossip and chatter in their social lives. The secretary, who is the focus of the conversation, is depicted as a typical working woman of the time, typing away at her desk and engaging in idle chatter with her colleagues. The cartoon offers a glimpse into the complex and nuanced ways that women navigated the social norms and expectations of their time, and the choices they made about love, relationships, and sexuality.
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