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Framed Print : Comic postcard, Drinking man and vicar outside a pub Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Drinking man and vicar outside a pub Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23460888
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Alcohol Beer Blanket Cheerful Clergy Clergyman Donald Enjoyment Mcgill Moralistic Morality Pint Preaching Relaxing Skittles Vicar
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a touch of nostalgic humor to your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This charming piece features a comic postcard image of a drinking man and a vicar, captured in an amusing moment outside a pub from the 20th century. Rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this framed print is a delightful conversation starter and adds character to any space. Order now and enjoy the wit and whimsy of this classic design.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 26.5cm (16" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
(Drinking man and vicar outside a pub, early 20th century) This delightfully humorous comic postcard captures the unexpected moment of camaraderie between a mischievous man and a surprised vicar outside an English pub. The man, with a cheeky grin, raises his pint glass in a toast, while the vicar, in his clerical attire, looks on in disbelief. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quintessential British pub, with skittles alley in the foreground, adding to the lively and festive atmosphere. The man's casual attire and the vicar's formal robes create a stark contrast, making the situation even more amusing. The man's relaxed and carefree demeanor is a stark contrast to the moralistic expectations one might associate with a clergyman. The vicar, seemingly out of place, holds a Bible in one hand and a wet umbrella in the other, as if he has been caught in an unexpected summer shower. The humor in this postcard lies in the unexpected encounter between the man and the vicar, as well as the playful subversion of societal expectations. The man's enjoyment of a pint of beer and the vicar's surprise at finding himself in such a situation make for a lighthearted and entertaining scene. This postcard is a charming reminder of the unexpected twists and turns that life can bring, and the importance of finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. The postcard is a classic example of the humorous and lighthearted style of Donald McGill postcards, which were popular in Britain during the early 20th century. The postcard's unique blend of humor, wit, and social commentary continues to delight collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
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