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Comic postcard, Woman and railway porter Date: early 20th century
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Comic postcard, Woman and railway porter Date: early 20th century
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Ambiguous Bags Coin Double Entendre Frilly Luggage Meaning Misunderstanding Money Petticoat Porter Suggestive Underskirt Underwear Verbal
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A Delightful Misunderstanding: Woman and Railway Porter, Early 20th Century (Mary Evans Prints Online) This charming comic postcard, dated back to the early 1900s, captures a light-hearted moment between a well-dressed Edwardian woman and a railway porter. The scene is set at a bustling railway station, where the woman, adorned in a large hat, frilly dress, and petticoat, stands beside her double luggage, looking rather puzzled. The porter, with a knowing smile on his face, holds out a coin and gestures towards one of her bags. At first glance, it may seem that the porter is requesting a tip for his assistance with her luggage. However, the ambiguous nature of this interaction is what makes this postcard so delightfully amusing. In fact, the porter's true intention is far from a monetary request. As the title of this postcard suggests, there's a double meaning to this scene. The porter, with a wink and a nudge, has mistakenly assumed that the woman's underskirt, visible beneath her petticoat, is actually a pair of stockings that have fallen down. In an attempt to help her out, he reaches for a coin to buy her a new pair. The woman, amused by the porter's misunderstanding, laughs and sets the record straight. This comic postcard is a wonderful example of the playful and humorous nature of early 20th century British popular culture. With its suggestive undertones and clever use of verbal irony, it's a reminder of a time when everyday interactions could be filled with unexpected humor and misunderstandings.
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