Frumpish Collection

Toilet / Manicure 1930
Frumpish middle-aged woman gives a manicure to a pretty young woman in her bedroom

Comic postcard, Woman in expensive underwear chats to cleaning lady Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple at an underwear counter - real silk undies Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women talking over fence
Comic postcard, Two women talking over the garden fence. Well, the only pleasure I have in life now is taking my boots off! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Daughter describes her date to her mother Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women discuss illness Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple passing shop window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women discuss romantic encounter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women argue in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Socially superior - two women Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman worried about her husband Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman going out to a dance Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women in street with boy Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with hangover in a pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women see man leaving Gents Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Mother and daughter discussion Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Mother and daughter discussion Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Stone Age attractions Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple discussing the weather. They say its freezing in exposed parts. - Well, people shouldn t expose them! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman drinking in a pub. If water rots your Wellingtons, what must it do to your stomach! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women talking about pubs. Theres twenty-seven pubs in this town and I ain t been in one of them! - Fancy, now! Which one is that? Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple with uncles letter. I wish Auntie would write plainer; it looks as though Uncle had got drunk or shot himself! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple at the breakfast table. Of course I remember our wedding day, there wasn t a happier man in England than - your father! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with children Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Leapfrogging on the beach, middle-aged couple picnicking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, two women discuss an octopus Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, old geyser taken in part exchange Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, two women see a parachute, WW2 - Theres an air pirate dropping out of his Monologue in a Parasite! Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, Mother and daughter at station
Comic postcard, Mother giving her daughter advice as she is about to leave on a train Date: 20th century

To dress extravagantly in war is unpatriotic, WW1
To dress extravagantly in war is unpatriotic. Three unattractive older women passing a war poster. By George Belcher, RA (1875-1947)

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"Frumpish: A Glimpse into the Quirky Humor of the 20th Century" Step back in time to the 1930s, where even mundane activities like using the toilet or getting a manicure were turned into comic postcards. These vintage gems capture the essence of an era long gone, filled with humor and wit. In one card, we see a woman in expensive underwear engaging in a lively conversation with her cleaning lady. Who knew that such unlikely companions could find common ground? It's a testament to how social barriers can be broken down when people connect on a human level. Another postcard takes us to an underwear counter, where a couple is engrossed in selecting real silk undies. The fashion choices may have changed over time, but our fascination with luxurious undergarments remains timeless. Over the fence, two women engage in animated gossip about everything from romantic encounters to illness. Their conversations remind us that no matter what decade it is, human connection and sharing stories are essential parts of life. A daughter describes her date to her mother in yet another card. We can almost hear their laughter as they bond over tales of love and adventure. Such moments between generations create lasting memories that transcend time. As we stroll along through these humorous snapshots from yesteryears, we witness couples passing shop windows or arguing passionately on street corners – all captured with delightful exaggeration and satire. But it's not just everyday scenarios; frumpishness also finds its way into social dynamics. One card portrays two socially superior women engaged in witty banter – showcasing both their confidence and insecurities simultaneously. And who can forget the worried wife anxiously discussing her husband's whereabouts? In this fast-paced world, some things never change - love and concern for our partners remain constants throughout history. Finally, we encounter a woman preparing herself for an exciting night out at a dance - capturing both the anticipation and nervousness that come with stepping into the unknown.