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Comic postcard - arrival of a new baby
Humorous comic postcard - arrival of a new baby. Mother and Child doing well - Not a word about Father....!!
1909
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A Humorous Take on the Arrival of a New Baby in 1909! This charming comic postcard from the early 1900s captures the chaotic and humorous reality of a new baby's arrival, with an emphasis on the mother and child's experience. The scene unfolds in a cozy bedroom setting, where a weary-looking mother sits in bed, cradling her newborn baby boy with a proud and exhausted smile. The baby, dressed in a tiny hat and blanket, gazes up at his mother with wide, curious eyes. The room is a mess, with a nursemaid or maid in a ragged uniform, trying to keep up with the chaos. She is seen toasting a piece of bread on a fork over the fireplace, while a half-dressed man in the background looks on in confusion and frustration, struggling to cope with the new addition to the family. The midwife or nurse, with a worried expression, checks on the mother and child, adding to the scene's humorous and satirical take on the chaotic and sometimes overwhelming experience of bringing a new life into the world. Despite the mess and the stress, there is a sense of happiness and joy in the room, with the mother and child both looking healthy and content. This humorous comic postcard is a delightful reminder of the unique and often chaotic experience of welcoming a new baby into the world, and the important role that family, friends, and caregivers play in helping new parents cope during this exciting and challenging time.
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