Meaning Collection (page 5)

Comic postcard, Men chat in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dogs at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Buying rounds in a pub - or not Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at the seaside, being swept off her feet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Engaged couple chatting Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and soldier, WW2 - soldier of heaven Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, Two women discuss illness Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman hiking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women near phone box - Button B Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunken man Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple asleep in the countryside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and boarding house landlady Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dress rehearsal of wedding Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple in an armchair Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man at the seaside seeing double Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Waitress answering mans question Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple passing shop window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women discuss drunkard in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple doing the football pools Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple discussing the football pools Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Singer on stage - The Soldiers Farewell Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman complains about husband Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A new Reredos for the church Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and door-to-door salesman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Hot bath before retiring Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Good girls and the other sort Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Young couple out hiking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman escaping from department store Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with fruit seller Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman in office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman, baby and station porter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women discuss romantic encounter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and office boy Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Rent collector and tenant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women argue in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Socially superior - two women Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman offers man a drink Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Ordering a pair of trousers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple outside brasserie Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman and station porter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Holidaymaker and landlady - Marina Boarding House Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man in bed disturbed by party Date: 20th century

Simply Simon Cartoon Strip by Iris Chick in Tail-Wagger-Magazine. Date: 1938

Original Artwork - Get Better Quick card design
Original Artwork - Design for a Get Better Quick card featuring a poorly teddy bear with an attentive young nurse holding a bottle of Castor Oil. A play on the word bear ! Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Couple discussing fur coat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Chamber music on the radio Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Doctor visits patient, wife misunderstands Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman going out to a dance Date: 20th century

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"Unveiling the Hidden Messages: Exploring the Meaning Behind Art, Literature, and Life" In a world where words may fail us, we turn to other forms of expression to convey our deepest emotions. The Language of Flowers has long been used as a secret code for lovers and friends alike, each bloom carrying its own unique meaning. As we gaze upon the East View of Old Sarum, an ancient hill fort in England, we are reminded that history too holds profound significance. Just like this picturesque landscape tells tales of battles fought and civilizations risen and fallen, every brushstroke on Vertumnus's oil painting from 1591 carries layers of symbolism waiting to be deciphered. But meaning is not confined solely within art; it can also be found in everyday moments captured on comic postcards. Men walking past a shop window or women placing bets at the races with bookies both ways - these seemingly mundane scenes hold deeper truths about human nature and society. H. M. Bateman's Very Well Meant reminds us that even humor can carry profound messages. Through laughter, we often find hidden truths about ourselves and our relationships with others. A letter written by Ida Stanton aboard RMS Carpathia takes us back to a time when communication was slower but no less meaningful. In her words penned during a voyage across vast oceans, we glimpse into her hopes and dreams - proof that even amidst distance and separation, connection remains paramount. Georgian cartoons capture conversations at turnstiles - ordinary encounters transformed into windows into societal norms and values. These small interactions speak volumes about class distinctions or political debates simmering beneath the surface. And then there are grand events like coronations held in Westminster Abbey - moments steeped in tradition yet laden with symbolic weight. From George IV's crowning glory to King Charles II's restoration after years of turmoil, these ceremonies remind us that power comes with responsibility but also serves as a unifying force for a nation.