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Comic postcard, Washing line of clothes in a garden Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Washing line of clothes in a garden Date: 20th century
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A Comically Patched Washing Day! (20th Century, UK) This delightfully humorous comic postcard captures the essence of a classic British washing day in the 20th century. The scene unfolds in a quaint garden setting, where a washing line, laden with an assortment of clothes, stretches across the frame. The clothes, each with their unique and comically patched designs, add a playful touch to the otherwise mundane chore of doing laundry. A pink dress with a patch of a smiling donkey, a yellow shirt with a patch of a grinning sun, green trousers with a patch of a leafy tree, and a pair of knickers with a patch of a pink flamingo - the quirky assortment of patches is sure to bring a smile to your face. The underwear hanging on the line, including a bra and a pair of shorts, adds a touch of the unexpected and the absurd to the scene. A man, dressed in a pair of patched trousers and a shirt with a patch of a laughing clown, sits on a rickety seat next to the washing line. He appears to be in deep thought, perhaps pondering over the various patches on his clothes or the ones on his wife's garments. The washing line fence, adorned with a patch of a mischievous monkey, adds to the overall comical atmosphere of the scene. This charming comic postcard, with its playful use of patches and its depiction of a typical washing day in the 20th century, is a fun and lighthearted reminder of the past. It is a must-have for anyone who appreciates a good laugh and a glimpse into the quirks and charms of bygone eras.
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