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Photographic Print : Humorous Card - Fleas & the Bedpan
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Humorous Card - Fleas & the Bedpan
Silly (yet rather funny) carton postcard, bearing the following caption:
SOCIETY GOSSIP
- this week the Duchess of Billingsgate in hunting. The Duke is going to his usual watering place...!
A portly lady clears the marital bed of bedbugs and fleas, whilst her thin husband reaches for the bedpan!
circa 1910s
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Amusing Bugs Cleaning Clearing Clears Covers Fleas Husband Infestation Lifting Nightie Potty Problems Reaching Removes Silly Words Bed Bugs Bed Clothes Night Shirt
14"x11" Photo Print
Add a touch of whimsy to your home decor with our Humorous Card - Fleas & the Bedpan print from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This delightful cartoon postcard, featuring Society Gossip's latest headline about the Duchess of Billingsgate, is sure to bring a smile to your face. With its lighthearted and playful design, this print is a perfect addition to any room where you want to add a dash of fun and humor. Order now and bring a bit of Mary Evans Prints Online's unique charm into your home!
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 21.9cm (14" x 8.6")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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1. Title: "A Humorous Take on Marital Woes: Fleas & the Bedpan" 2.. This delightfully amusing postcard from the 1910s, titled "Society Gossip," showcases a lighthearted portrayal of a couple's domestic struggles. The image captures a plump lady in a nightgown diligently clearing their marital bed of pesky bedbugs and fleas, while her thin husband, clad in a nightshirt, reaches for a bedpan. 3. Description: The scene unfolds in a cozy bedroom setting, with the couple's bed taking center stage. The wife, determined to rid their bed of unwelcome guests, is seen meticulously removing the bed covers and inspecting them for signs of infestation. Her husband, on the other hand, seems to be dealing with a different issue, as he extends an arm towards the bedpan, a quizzical expression on his face. 4. Humor & Context: The juxtaposition of the wife's focused efforts to rid their bed of fleas and bedbugs and her husband's seemingly unrelated preoccupation with the bedpan adds a layer of humor to the scene. This humorous postcard, which is part of the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, offers a glimpse into the playful and lighthearted perspective on everyday issues that was popular during the early 20th century. 5. Cultural Significance: This postcard, created in the 1910s, reflects the societal norms and humor of the time. The portrayal of the couple's marital problems, though depicted in a lighthearted manner, highlights the challenges and responsibilities that came with maintaining a household during that era. The use of humor to address common issues adds to the charm and appeal of this collectible postcard.
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