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Five pigs singing carols on a Christmas postcard
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Five pigs singing carols on a Christmas postcard
Five pigs singing carols on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s
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Anthropomorphism Baton Cold Conducting Conductor Handwriting Humanised Musician Musicians Pigs Sing Singer Singers Singing Musical
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Step into the whimsical world of the Victorian era with this charming and humorous Christmas postcard featuring five pigs in holiday cheer, singing carols together in the frosty winter landscape. Dressed in festive attire, these anthropomorphic pigs, with rosy noses and twinkling eyes, exude a sense of merriment and joy. The lead pig, donning a conductor's hat and holding a baton, expertly conducts his porcine musicians, who play various musical instruments, adding to the lively and comic scene. The intricate detail and hand-drawn illustration of this late 1890s postcard evoke the essence of the Victorian era, with the snow-covered trees and cold winter air adding to the festive atmosphere. The pigs' handwriting on the postcard, perhaps that of a young child or an affectionate sender, adds a personal touch to this delightful piece of holiday history. This comic and humorous image of pigs singing carols is a testament to the playful and whimsical spirit of the Victorian era, where anthropomorphism and humanized animals were popular themes in art and literature. The postcard serves as a reminder of the joy and laughter that the holiday season brings, even in the simplest and most unexpected of forms.
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