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Comic postcard, Man visiting the doctor Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Man visiting the doctor Date: 20th century
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Concerned Doctor Donald Mcgill Misunderstanding Moustache Plump Skinny Stethoscope Strength Tailcoat Thin Towel Worried
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1. Title: "The Misunderstood Prescription: A Man's Visit to the Doctor in the 20th Century". Step back in time with this charming and humorous comic postcard depicting a man's visit to the doctor during the 20th century. The scene unfolds as a thin, anxious man in a towel, wearing a tailcoat and holding a hat, enters a doctor's office. The plump, mustachioed doctor, with a large stethoscope hanging around his neck, looks up from his desk with a concerned expression. The man, with a worried look on his face, clutches a prescription in his hand, which reads, "Sapping Strength." The doctor, seemingly confused, asks, "You mean 'sapping' as in 'draining' or 'sapping' as in 'tapping'?" The man, unsure of the correct terminology, replies, "I think it's 'sapping' as in 'draining,' doctor." The doctor, still puzzled, ponders the prescription, while the man, growing increasingly anxious, wonders if he's misunderstood his own condition. The light-hearted exchange between the doctor and patient adds to the comic relief of the situation. This delightful postcard, created by the renowned British comic artist Donald McGill, is a fun and amusing snapshot of a man's visit to the doctor during a bygone era. This comic postcard, with its humorous take on a common experience, is a great addition to any collection of vintage ephemera or a wonderful conversation starter. It's a reminder of the simpler times when a visit to the doctor could bring a smile to your face, even in the face of uncertainty.
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