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Comic postcard, Stout and bitter
Comic postcard, Stout and bitter - man and mistress outside shop window Date: 20th century
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Stout and Bitter
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- A Hilarious 20th Century Comic Postcard This delightful comic postcard, titled "Stout and Bitter," is a humorous snapshot of a man and his mistress, caught in a moment of mischievous infidelity, outside a shop window. The image, from the 20th century, is a classic example of British humor and features a man and a pretty young woman, both with knowing smiles on their faces. The scene takes place on a bustling street, with shops and windows displaying various wares in the background. The couple's attention, however, is focused on the window of a grocery store, where two bottles of beer, labeled "Stout" and "Bitter," are on display. The man points to the bottles, while the woman playfully covers her mouth, suggesting an inside joke or double entendre. The title of the postcard, "Stout and Bitter," adds to the humor, as it can be interpreted in multiple ways. On one hand, it refers to the two types of beer in the window. On the other hand, it could be a clever reference to the couple's relationship, with "stout" suggesting strength and "bitter" suggesting the bittersweet nature of their clandestine affair. The postcard is reminiscent of the work of renowned British comic artists such as Donald McGill, who were known for their humorous and often risqué postcard designs. This charming and amusing postcard is a reminder of a time when humor was more subtle and required a bit of wit and imagination to fully appreciate.
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