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Greetings Card : Comic postcard, Baked beans for dinner again Date: circa 1940s
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Comic postcard, Baked beans for dinner again Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 23461016
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Baked Beans Bottle Dinner Donald Double Entendre Gale Mcgill Meal Meaning Radio Verbal Warning Wind Windy Haricot
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our charming selection from the Media Storehouse range of vintage greeting cards. This comic postcard, featuring a humorous take on the monotony of dinner choices in the 1940s - "Baked beans for dinner again" - is a delightful throwback to a simpler era. Rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this card is the perfect way to add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence. Whether you're sending a thank you note or a birthday greeting, this card is sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face. Add a personal touch to your message and make their day with a dash of vintage charm.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.4cm x 21cm (5.3" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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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Baked Beans for Dinner Again: A Delightful Dilemma of the 1940s Homefront! Step back in time with this charming comic postcard from the 1940s, titled "Baked Beans for Dinner Again." The image captures a cheerful, mustachioed man, donning an apron and a puzzled expression as he gazes at a table laden with tins of haricot beans. The scene is set in a cozy, cluttered British kitchen, where the warmth of the radio emanates from the corner, adding to the homely atmosphere. The man's dejected face and the title of the postcard hint at a recurring theme in his household – baked beans for dinner. But, as we delve deeper into the humor of the situation, the double entendre comes to light. The gale-warning weather outside, indicated by the wind blowing through the man's hair and the curtains, adds another layer to the comic relief. The man's friends, symbolized by the two smiling faces peering in from the window, seem to find the situation amusing. The use of the word 'double' in the title further emphasizes the playful nature of the comic, as the man's predicament is both literal and figurative. This delightful piece of comic art, created by the renowned British illustrator Donald McGill, is a testament to the resilient spirit of the people during the 1940s. Despite the monotonous nature of their meals, they found joy and humor in the everyday, making this postcard a cherished piece of nostalgia and a reminder of a simpler time.
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