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Comic postcard, Cockerel and hen Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Cockerel and hen Date: 20th century
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The Suspicious Cockerel and Hen
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This charming and humorous comic postcard from the 20th century, published by the renowned British company, Donald McGill, depicts a mischievous cockerel and a wary hen. The scene is set in a shabby, nighttime barn, with the thin, plucked cockerel perched on a rickety roost, eyeing his unsuspecting hen companions below with a sly, knowing grin. The hens, clad in their nightgowns, huddle together, their feathers ruffled in alarm as they peer up at the cockerel with suspicious glances. The humor in this postcard lies in the playful subversion of expectations. The cockerel, traditionally depicted as a proud and protective rooster, is instead portrayed as a scheming trickster, while the hens, who should be the objects of his affections, are the ones on guard. The use of thin, shabby lines and simple, expressive faces adds to the postcard's endearing and lighthearted charm. The "Donald McGill" name, printed in bold letters at the bottom left corner, serves as a seal of authenticity for this classic piece of British comic art. This postcard is a delightful reminder of the whimsical and humorous side of the 20th century, and is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.
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