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Comc postcard, Four people playing cards Date: 20th century
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Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 4.9cm x 7.6cm (1.9" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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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A Hell of a Hand - Four British Characters Engaged in a Frustrating Game of Cards
EDITORS COMMENTS
This delightful 20th-century postcard, published by an unknown British company, captures the essence of a lively and humorous card game session. Four individuals, two men and two women, are gathered around a small table, their faces a mix of concentration, annoyance, and amusement as they engage in a spirited game of cards. The man on the left, with a furrowed brow and clenched fist, seems particularly agitated, while his partner across the table, a woman with a smirk and a raised eyebrow, appears to relish the situation. The other man, with a quizzical expression, seems unsure of the double meaning behind the woman's verbal jab. The woman on the right, with a mischievous grin, adds fuel to the fire. The scene is reminiscent of the popular British card game, Bridge, but the true meaning behind the postcard's title, "A Hell of a Hand," is open to interpretation. Is it a reference to the frustration and intensity of the game, or a playful entendre about the partners' relationships? Regardless, this comic postcard is a testament to the enduring popularity of card games as a leisurely pastime, and the humor and camaraderie they can bring to any gathering.
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