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Things are looking up
Things are looking up - two passing Gents are delighted to see their attentions have been spotted by a housemaid cleaning the upstairs windows of a streetside property Date: 1908
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Admire Admires Admiring Attention Chaps Cleaning Cloth Comedy Gentlemen Gents Lads Leer Legs Maid Peer Sash Spot Things Upstairs Visual Windows Words Leering
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Step back in time to 1908 with this hilarious and cheeky print titled "Things are looking up." Two dapper gents are strolling down the pavement when they suddenly spot a pretty young housemaid cleaning the upstairs windows of a nearby property. The expressions on their faces say it all - pure delight at having caught her attention.
The lads can't help but peer and leer at the maid, admiring her from afar as she goes about her chores. The scene is filled with playful humor and innocent flirtation, capturing a moment of light-hearted fun in days gone by.
As the gentlemen sit on the windowsill, legs dangling over the edge, one can only imagine what witty banter or charming compliments they might be exchanging with the object of their admiration. The maid, cloth in hand, seems unfazed by their antics as she continues to clean away.
This comic postcard is a perfect blend of visual and verbal comedy, showcasing a snapshot of everyday life in early 20th century Britain. It's a reminder that sometimes all it takes is a simple glance upwards to brighten your day and put a smile on your face.
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