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Comic postcard, Woman cleaning window Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Woman cleaning window Date: 20th century
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Title: "The Cleansing of the Windows," a charming and humorous 20th-century comic postcard from the renowned British publisher, Donald McGill. This delightful image captures the playful spirit of the era with its double entendre and clever use of language. A plump, pretty woman, dressed in her best, is shown diligently cleaning the windows of a large, old house. Her expression is one of determination and focus, as if she is making sure every speck of dirt is removed. But, as the title suggests, there's more to this scene than meets the eye. Beneath the woman's smiling face, two men on the street below are watching with great interest. Their expressions are more than just casual curiosity; their eyes are fixed on the woman's ample figure, and their jaws are dropped in appreciation. The men, dressed in their Sunday best, are clearly enjoying the spectacle, unaware that they are being observed by a man in the upper story, who is giving them a disapproving glare. This postcard is a perfect example of the comic postcard genre, which was popular in Britain during the early 20th century. The humor lies in the double meaning of the title, as well as the visual pun of the woman's position, which is both literal and figurative. The image is a fun and lighthearted take on the mundane chore of window cleaning, and the use of innuendo adds an extra layer of amusement. This postcard is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the quirks and charms of British humor and the nostalgia of a bygone era.
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