Wimpish Collection

Comic postcard, Couple riding tandem on a country lane Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman in red swimsuit on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and seaside landlady Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Maid, mistress and master Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman swimming in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man chats with lifeguard on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Call yourself a man? I d make a better man than you with a Do It Yourself kit! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, An Englishmans Home Date: 1909

Comic postcard, Protection for rollerskating Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman waltzing Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman rollerskating Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Temperance satire Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken batsman who saw three balls Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A fast one from the demon bowler Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Bunny faces the fast bowler Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Call yourself a man? I d make a better man than you with a Do It Yourself kit! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple on a sofa. Holding you like this brings out the animal in me! - Never mind, I m not afraid of mice! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Leapfrogging on the beach, middle-aged couple picnicking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man at football match Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man on the beach, almost blind! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, British soldier and girlfriend going for a walk, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Woman annoyed with husband for his lack of knowledge Date: 20th century

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Wimpish: A Comic Journey Through the 20th Century" Step back in time with these hilarious comic postcards from the 20th century. From beachside antics to waltzing mishaps, these vintage gems will leave you chuckling and shaking your head at the wimpish characters depicted. In one scene, a large woman confidently struts her stuff on the beach in a vibrant red swimsuit. Her boldness is juxtaposed against the timid men around her, highlighting their wimpish nature. Oh, how times have changed. Take a ride down memory lane as you witness a couple struggling to navigate a tandem bicycle along a country lane. Their comical expressions and awkward coordination perfectly capture their wimpish attempts at teamwork. Next up, we find ourselves by the seaside where an unsuspecting man falls victim to his landlady's advances. With her assertive demeanor and his flustered reactions, it's clear who holds all the power in this dynamic - definitely not our poor protagonist. The maid-mistress-master trio brings forth another dose of laughter as they engage in humorous role reversals. The master finds himself at the mercy of both women while attempting to maintain some semblance of authority - but alas, he fails miserably. Dive into more seaside shenanigans as we witness two individuals struggling to swim gracefully in choppy waters. Their exaggerated movements and panicked expressions make it abundantly clear that they are far from being aquatic experts - truly wimpish indeed. On another part of the beach, we encounter an amusing conversation between a man and a lifeguard. As our protagonist tries desperately to impress with tales of bravery (which are clearly fabricated), he only succeeds in revealing his true wimpy nature. But fear not. Our collection also includes satirical jabs at societal expectations surrounding masculinity. One card humorously challenges traditional notions by suggesting that anyone could be "a better man" with a simple do-it-yourself kit.