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Comic postcard, The Astronomers - Venus, Jupiter and Mars Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, The Astronomers - Venus, Jupiter and Mars Date: 20th century
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Aged Astronomer Astronomers Astronomy Crude Double Entendre Jupiter Ladder Mars Meaning Moon Planets Rude Skirt Skirts Stars Suggestive Telescope Venus Verbal Voyeur Voyeurism
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A hilarious and cheeky peek into the world of Victorian astronomy with this comic postcard titled "The Astronomers" from the 20th century. This delightful print features a double entendre scene of two young, pretty women and two middle-aged men, each intently focused on their telescopes, observing the night sky. The women, dressed in long, flowing skirts, have inadvertently provided an unexpected view for their male counterparts as their skirts billow in the wind, revealing more than they intended. The men, oblivious to the commotion, continue their serious astronomical pursuits, with one man pointing to Venus, Jupiter, and Mars in the night sky. The other man, with a smirk on his face, is fixated on Mars, much to the amusement of his colleague. This humorous postcard, with its suggestive and voyeuristic undertones, is a playful take on the serious and often stuffy world of astronomy. The use of crude humor adds an unexpected twist to the traditional image of astronomers, making it a fun and entertaining piece of Edwardian ephemera. The print's intricate detailing and use of color bring the scene to life, transporting us back in time to a simpler era, where astronomy and innuendo went hand in hand. A must-have for any collection of vintage postcards, this print is sure to bring a smile to your face and a chuckle to your day.
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