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Glass Frame : Comic postcard, Couple at seaside - letter from wife Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Couple at seaside - letter from wife Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23454898
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Affair Bench Boyfriend Courting Courtship Donald Girlfriend Infidelity Letter Lovely Married Mcgill Romance Romantic Spell Spelling Verbal
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 11.6cm x 17.7cm (4.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 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.
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A Chortle-Inducing Misadventure at the Seaside: A 20th Century Comic Postcard and the Mysterious Letter from Wife! Step back in time to the golden age of comic postcards and relive the hilarious tale of this charming yet baffling seaside scene. This delightful postcard, featuring a pretty young couple at the seaside, is not just a pretty picture; it hides a humorous secret. The couple, dressed in their Sunday best, sit on a quaint bench overlooking the vast, tranquil sea. The man, with a smug expression, reads a letter, while his wife, with a quizzical look, seems to be deep in thought. But what's that strange, puzzled expression on her face? And what could be the cause of her husband's mischievous grin? The answer lies in the letter she's holding - a letter that, upon closer inspection, reveals a series of hilariously misspelled words. The woman, with her charmingly British accent and limited literacy skills, has misread her husband's love letter from his 'girlfriend' as a letter from his 'boyfriend.' The scene is reminiscent of the iconic Donald McGill postcards, known for their humorous and often risqué depictions of romantic misadventures. This postcard, however, adds a unique twist with its comical take on verbal misunderstandings. So, as you gaze upon this lovely seaside scene, take a moment to appreciate the lighthearted humor of this 20th-century comic postcard and the amusing tale it tells of love, miscommunication, and the occasional lousy spelling!
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