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Comic postcard, Plump woman weighing herself on scales on the beach Date
Comic postcard, Plump woman weighing herself on scales on the beach Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23454612
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Donald Hanging Huge Mcgill Obese Overweight Putting Scales Weighing Weight Weights
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Light-Hearted Moment at the Seaside: A Humorous Comic Postcard from the 20th Century This charming comic postcard, dated from the 20th century, captures a moment of amusing self-reflection at the beach. The image features a plump woman in a colorful bathing suit, standing on a set of old-fashioned scales, her expression a mix of determination and apprehension. The scales, precariously balanced on the sand, are held by a man in a striped shirt and shorts, his face contorted in a comically exaggerated expression of strain. The seaside setting adds to the light-hearted tone of the scene. The clear blue sea stretches out behind them, dotted with sunbathers and swimmers, while a row of beach huts and a rollercoaster can be seen in the distance. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, and a sense of summer holiday fun is palpable. This comic postcard, likely produced in Britain, is reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill, a popular comic postcard artist known for his humorous and often risqué images. The plump woman and the precarious scales are a nod to the common theme of weight and body image in McGill's work. However, the playful and light-hearted tone of this particular image makes it a delightful addition to any collection of vintage postcards. Whether this postcard was sent as a joke between friends or kept as a keepsake, it serves as a reminder of the simple pleasures and amusing moments that can be found at the seaside. And even if the scales may not always tell the whole truth, the memories and laughter they inspire are sure to last a lifetime.
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