Home > Historic > Historical fashion trends > Edwardian era fashion trends
Comic postcard, Edwardian woman at sea in large hat
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Comic postcard, Edwardian woman at sea in large hat
Comic postcard, Edwardian woman at sea in large hat Date: early 20th century
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23427678
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Channel Donald Enormous Floating Handkerchief Huge Mcgill Roses Satire Satirical Shipwreck Sinking Straw Verse Waving Fashionable
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Historic
> Historical fashion trends
> Edwardian era fashion trends
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
> Transportation
> Ships and Boats
EDITORS COMMENTS
Title: "A Day at the Seaside Gone Wrong: The Unfortunate Edwardian Lady" This delightfully humorous Edwardian postcard, dated back to the early 20th century, captures the essence of a day at the seaside gone awry for an unsuspecting woman. Dressed in her finest fashionable attire, complete with a large, straw hat adorned with pink roses and a white handkerchief, she stands confidently on the deck of a small boat, waving goodbye to the shore as if embarking on a leisurely sail. However, upon closer inspection, the scene takes a comical turn as the boat, and the woman, are revealed to be in the midst of a shipwreck! The ship, a quaint and tiny vessel, is shown sinking into the choppy waters of the Channel, leaving the woman clinging to her hat as she braces herself for the impending plunge. The satirical verse on the back of the postcard reads, "Sailing in a Donald McGill, With a hat on my head so big, I've been told, I'll be the talk of the town, When my ship goes down!" This comically illustrated postcard, reminiscent of the works of renowned British satirical artist Donald McGill, is a testament to the enduring humor and lightheartedness of the Edwardian era. The large, exaggerated hat, the sinking ship, and the woman's determined expression all combine to create a fun and amusing snapshot of a bygone era. Despite the impending disaster, the woman maintains her composure and her fashion sense, making this postcard a charming and humorous reminder of the absurdities and joys of everyday life.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
