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Comic postcard, Two young women in bedroom Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Two young women in bedroom Date: 20th century
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A Night of Misunderstandings - A Comic Tale of Two Young Women
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In this delightfully humorous and light-hearted 20th-century comic postcard, two young women are depicted in an intimate bedroom setting. The scene is filled with a playful and fun atmosphere, as one woman sits up in bed, looking puzzled and slightly alarmed, while the other leans over her, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. The source of their amusement is a misunderstanding, a classic example of a double entendre or malapropism. The woman on the left, with a pair of stockings and garters in hand, appears to be trying to help her friend adjust her nightgown, exclaiming, "You've got your chamber pot on the wrong foot, dear!" However, her friend, who is lying in bed with a bedtime book, seems to have taken the comment in a completely different way. With a blush and a giggle, she replies, "Oh, Donald McGill, you're such a marauder!" This comic postcard, with its charming British humor, is a delightful snapshot of a bygone era. The use of entendres and malapropisms adds to the fun and light-heartedness of the image, making it a must-have for any collection of vintage comic art. The two young women, with their pretty faces and youthful energy, invite us to join in their playful banter and share in their laughter. This postcard is not to be confused with the commercial use of the term "Donald McGill," which refers to a popular British postcard publisher known for his saucy and humorous designs. This image, while reminiscent of his style, is an original work of art in its own right.
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