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Comic Seaside Postcard - I Can t See My Little Johnny
I Can t See My Little Johnny - Humorous saucy seaside postcard design by Donald McGill (1875-1962). Date: circa 1949
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1949 Bather Bathing Belly Bucket Cheek Cheeked Cheeks Cheeky Classic Donald Hiding Immense Johnny Mcgill Naughty Obese Outfit Plump Rosy Rotund Rude Saucy Silly Spade Stomach Striped Swimming Swimsuit Tummy Underneath Words
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I Can't See My Little Johnny
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is a classic, humorous and saucy seaside postcard design by the renowned British artist Donald McGill. Circa 1949, this charming print takes us back to the 1940s and the popular coastal resorts of the time. The image features a plump, rotund man wearing a striped bathing suit, with his belly obstructing his view as he searches for his hiding son, "Little Johnny." The man's rosy cheeks are matched by those of the young boy, who playfully hides underneath his father's belly, clutching a bucket and spade. The design is quintessentially McGill, with its naughty and cheeky humor, and the use of words such as "little Johnny" and "can't see" adding to the playful innuendo. The man's large, round stomach and the boy's mischievous grin add to the overall fun and light-heartedness of the scene. The postcard's setting is reminiscent of a classic seaside resort, with the sun, sand, and sea creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The man and his son are engrossed in their beach activities, oblivious to the amusement of onlookers. The use of the striped bathing suit, a popular fashion trend during the 1940s, adds to the nostalgic feel of the image. This humorous and saucy postcard design by Donald McGill is a delightful reminder of the fun and silly humor of the past. Its timeless appeal continues to entertain and bring a smile to the faces of collectors and enthusiasts of vintage postcards and memorabilia.
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