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Comic postcard, Two women in conversation Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Two women in conversation Date: 20th century
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Aged Brush Chat Chatting Conversation Donald Double Entendre Friendly Hysterical Jolly Mcgill Meaning Neighbours Shopping Suggestive Sweeping
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Title: "A Brush with Hysteria: The Sweeping Conversation" In this delightfully humorous and charming 20th-century comic postcard, two middle-aged women are depicted in the midst of an animated conversation, their heads leaned in close together as they share a secret. The scene takes place on a quintessentially British street, with quaint houses and a row of shops in the background. The women, both dressed in fashionable attire, are shown with shopping bags in hand, suggesting they have just completed a day of shopping. One woman, with a broom in hand, appears to be in the middle of sweeping her front porch, while her neighbor, clutching a feather duster, leans against the railing of her own porch. The caption above the image reads, "Donald McGill's Jolly Jottings," a nod to the famous British comic artist known for his saucy and suggestive postcard illustrations. The women's expressions and body language convey a sense of mischief and fun, as if they are sharing an inside joke or entendre that only they understand. Their laughter is palpable, and the viewer can't help but be drawn into their world and wonder what it is that has them so amused. The use of double meanings and suggestive humor is a hallmark of Donald McGill's work, and this postcard is no exception. From a distance, the scene may appear innocent enough, but upon closer inspection, the innuendo becomes clear. The broom and feather duster, for example, take on new meanings, and the women's conversation becomes hysterically funny. This postcard is a testament to the power of humor and friendship, and the simple pleasure of a good conversation between neighbors. It is a reminder that sometimes the most mundane moments in life can be transformed into something hysterically funny with a little bit of imagination and a dash of wit.
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