Beauty of Bath
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Beauty of Bath
Comic postcard depicting a tramp (or casual ) taking his regulation bath at a workhouse. The The Beauty of Bath was a popular play of the period. Date: 1907
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Bath Casual Depicting Regulation Taking Tramp Workhouse 1907
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A Humorous Take on 'The Beauty of Bath' - A Comic Postcard from 1907 This charming postcard, dated 1907, offers a comical twist on the popular play of the period, 'The Beauty of Bath.' Instead of the elegant and refined bathing scenes often depicted in the play, this image presents a more casual and humorous take on the subject. The scene shows a tramp, or casual laborer, taking his 'regulation bath' at a workhouse. The workhouse, a large, imposing building, looms in the background, while the tramp, dressed in tattered clothes and a ragged hat, sits nonchalantly in the bathtub. He holds a pipe in one hand and a newspaper in the other, seemingly unfazed by his surroundings. Despite the stark contrast to the elegant bathing scenes of the time, this postcard manages to capture the spirit of the era with its use of humor and satire. The play 'The Beauty of Bath,' which premiered in 1897, was a popular success and often depicted the fashionable and picturesque scenes of Bath, a city known for its elegant spas and bathhouses. This postcard, however, offers a glimpse into the less glamorous side of Bath and the lives of its less fortunate residents. It serves as a reminder that even in the most elegant of settings, there was always a bit of humor and humanity to be found. This postcard is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the social and cultural norms of the time. Its use of humor and satire makes it a delightful addition to any collection of historical postcards or memorabilia from the early 20th century.
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